The High Kings - Farewell to Nova Scotia

[Iratepaddy]

My grandfather chose to have this song played at his funeral today.

[eltonronjovi]

I was born and raised in Nova Scotia. This song is embedded in my soul and have heard more renditions of it than I can count. However, this here might be my favourite. That's saying something because for many of us back home, this is not just a song. It touches on our history, our way of life, our duties and our losses. It is a lament I suppose but you guys did it justice.
I thank you for that. Sincerely.

[SGeorgeEvans]

A shout out for Nova Scotia.I knew this song since I was a child. And a shout out for this great band.

[TheAmishElectrican]

The sun was setting in the west
The birds were singing on every tree
All nature seemed inclined for rest
But still there was no rest for me

Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
For when I'm far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me

I grieve to leave my native land
I grieve to leave my comrades all
And my aging parents whom I've always hold so dear
And the bonny, bonny lass that I do adore

Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
For when I'm far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me

The drums they do beat and the wars do alarm
The captain calls, we must obey
So farewell, farewell to Nova Scotia's charms
For it's early in the morning I am far, far away

Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
For when I'm far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me

I have three brothers and they are at rest
Their arms are folded on their breast
But a poor simple sailor just like me
Must be tossed and driven on the dark blue sea

Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
For when I'm far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me

Farewell to Nova Scotia, the sea bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
For when I'm far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me.

[cathybuchanan]

I've loved this song since I was a child. My father was raised there. Hes 94 and I'm 66, and we still love it.

[johnflanagan]

I learned this song from a drunken, and he was not alone, Canadian sailor in a convent in the North Shore suburbs of Sydney, Australia, around the late 1980s. Don't ask how either of us happened to be there. 80)

[FaustianAmbition]

Even if Im not from Nova Scotia, the nostalgia and feelings of leaving a charming little hometown and looking back, I feel this song.

[surrahnt]

Paul is such a wonderful addition to the band! He really helps round out the sound! I can’t wait to see them live again❤️

[statelyelms]

Maritimer here. This is by far the most emotionally powerful version I've found.. yes, even with Gordon Lightfoot contending. You guys have done a marvelous job, every time I listen, tears come to my eyes at the thought of leaving..

[timiwalk]

Fantastic Paul! Love your voice...you have brought so much to the group! ❤

[denisegreene]

Born and raised in Nova Scotia. Will always be a Bluenoser through and through. My mum sobbed when we crossed into N. B. On our move to BC ( my fathers home province. To the day she died she missed it to her very soul. There is no place like it.

[catherinesteiner]

Amazing. Please come to Nova Scotia!!!!

[zimmiewall]

I can't stop listening to this music

[tedcichanowicz]

This is a very nice version of this great tune. First heard it many years ago at a Gordon Lightfoot concert. He never recorded it so we had to go to his concerts to hear it.

[CWilliams-qfet]

Hands down the best version of this song I have heard. My fellow High Kings fans and I send our love from West Virginia

[elena]

Never heard this one before. You can't help dancing. GREAT!! Greetings from Italy

[spicyspartan]

Our elementary school music teacher would play this on her guitar and we'd all sing along. Gets me in the feels every time I hear it, and this was a wonderful performance.

[dmac]

Brilliant rendition of this song. I'm well into my 60's and have been hearing this song since around birth.

[FixNewsPlease]

I'm from Nova Scotia and I saved this version of our anthem. Great job!

[johnflanagan]

The first time I heard this song I was living in a convent in Sydney, Australia, thirty odd and more years ago. The High Kings have brought a memory back for me. Thank you.