The Green Shores of Fogo Our barque leaves this harbour tomorrow Across the wide ocean to go And Katie a burden of sorrow It is more than I wish you to know Fare ye well to the green shores of Fogo Fare ye well Katie dear true and kind For where ever I'll be I'll be true to thee Since old Fogo I'm leaving behind Now Katie give over your sighing And don't be downhearted for me It's my fortune I'm off for to trying In a far distant land o'er the sea There's a dark cloud of sorrow hanging over me There's a precious great weight on my mind For I know there's one loving me truly In old Fogo I'm leaving behind Fare ye well to the green shores of Fogo Fare ye well Katie dear true and kind For where ever I'll be I'll be true to thee Since old Fogo I'm leaving behind as sung by Des Walsh [Also Hickerson on Drive Dull Care Away - AJS] AJS apr97
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