LYRICS
MUSIC
| Name: | CAN I LEAVE YOU
| | Meter: | 8 7 8 7 and refrain
| | Writer(s): | J. P. Reese
| | Dates: | 1859
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| 1. Yes, my native land, I love thee,
All thy scenes I love them well,
Friends, connections, happy country,
Can I bid you all farewell?
Refrain.
Can I leave you,
Far in distant lands to dwell?
2. Home, thy joys are passing lovely,
Joys no stranger heart can tell;
Happy home indeed I love thee;
Can I, can I, say “Farewell?”
Refrain.
Can I leave you,
Far in distant lands to dwell?
3. Scenes of sacred
peace and pleasure,
Holy days and Sabbath bell,
Richest, brightest, sweetest treasure,
Can I say a last farewell?
Refrain.
Can I leave you,
Far in distant lands to dwell?
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