the country i am leaving behind

hi
i am looking for the lyrics and melody to this song as in the ttile.
my grandfather in Galway used to sing it when i was tiny

and i would like to find it and add it to my songs..

he also sang it to his children in the 1930s and it was about emigration from Ireland.

any help much appreciated

mikey

Hmmm...

This one maybe?:

My Barque Leaves the Harbour Tomorrow

My barque leaves the harbor tomorrow
Across the wide ocean to go
And Kitty, my burden of sorrow
Is more than I wish to know.

There’s a dreary dark cloud hanging o’er me
And a weighty big load on my mind
When I think of the prospects before me
And the country I'm leaving behind.

Now Kitty, give over your crying
And don't be uneasy for me
My fortune I’m going to seek now
In that sunny land over the sea.

So farewell to the green hills of Erin
And my darling so patient and kind
But wherever I’ll be I'll be true love, to thee
And the country I’m leaving behind.

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I found this song in website about Ireland
On this website: http://www2.evergreen.edu/ireland/songs

Also, if you are interested, then here is also information about this: http://www.nls.uk/broadsides/broadside.cfm/id/15033

Have good day

thanks lollipop

that's great

now i need to try and find the melody as i don't know it.

much appreciated

mikey

You're welcome Mikey!