How sad I was
When I left home
And bade farewell to you
Ireland, my love
Though I looked happy
My eyes were tearful
Separated from you
Whom I'll never see again

Separated forever
By hills and by valleys
And never again see
The beautiful city of Cork
Separated forever
From faithful friends
Oh faithful friends of my youth
On the banks of the Lee

And many the times the bright sun
Of the skies would rise
And many the times it would set
Under waves of water
Since I left that day
From my loyal mother Éire
And went overseas
To this land

And in my heart still
There are memories still vivid
In the morning, afternoon
And at nightfall
In my vision again
I remain forever
On the true rock of my youth
On the banks of the Lee