Indexes for The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition
385b Can I Leave You?
Words: Samuel F. Smith, 1832
Music: Arr. J. P. Reese, 1859
Meter: 8s,7s (8,7,8,7)
Yes, my native land, I love thee,
All thy scenes I love them well,
Friends, connections, happy country,
Can I bid you all farewell?
Chorus:
Can I leave you,
Far in distant lands to dwell?
Home, thy joys are passing lovely,
Joys no stranger heart can tell;
Happy home indeed I love thee;
Can I, can I, say “Farewell?”
(Chorus)
Scenes of sacred peace and pleasure,
Holy days and Sabbath bell,
Richest, brightest, sweetest treasure,
Can I say a last farewell?
(Chorus)
All thy scenes I love them well,
Friends, connections, happy country,
Can I bid you all farewell?
Chorus:
Can I leave you,
Far in distant lands to dwell?
Home, thy joys are passing lovely,
Joys no stranger heart can tell;
Happy home indeed I love thee;
Can I, can I, say “Farewell?”
(Chorus)
Scenes of sacred peace and pleasure,
Holy days and Sabbath bell,
Richest, brightest, sweetest treasure,
Can I say a last farewell?
(Chorus)