1. From Derry quay we sailed away On the 23rd of May We were taken on board by a pleasant crew Bound for Americay Fresh water there we did take on Five thousand gallons or more In case we'd run short going to New York Far away from the Shamrock shore. 2. So fare thee well, sweet Lisa dear And likewise to Derry town And twice farewell to my comrades bold Who still dwell on that sainted ground If ever fortune will favour me And I do have money in store I will come back and wed the sweet lassie I left On Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore.

3. We sailed three days, we were all seasick And no-one on board was free We were all confined unto our bunks With no one to pity poor me No fond mother dear, no father kind To comfort my head went to sore This made me think more on the wee girl I left On Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore. 4. We savely reached the other side In fifteen and twenty days We were taken as passengers by a man And led round in six different ways So each of us drunk a parting glass In case that we never meet more And we bade farewell to old Ireland And Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore.

5. So fare thee well, sweet Lisa dear And likewise to Derry town And twice farewell to my comrades bold Who still dwell on that sainted ground If fame or fortune will favour me And I do have money in store I'll go back and I'll wed the wee lassy I left On Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore.

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