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385b Can I Leave You?

Tune: J. P. Reese, 1859

Words: Samuel F. Smith, 1832

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)

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