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I've seen the shops of great renown
Erected in the sinful town;
I've seen the ships with snow-white sails;
And, Oh! I've seen the Prince of Wales;
I've seen the Princess, too, as well,
And more than now I mean to tell;
Yet all could bring no joy to me,
My heart was still beyond the sea.

I've seen the ladies, young and fair.
And in their love did often share,
Which often cheered in care and toil,
While in the sunshine of their smile;
Yet still 'twas cold and dark to me—
My heart is far beyond the sea:
Where mother plies the spinning wheel,
And Betsy turns the creaking reel.

I've seen the tear in beauty's eye,
I've seen their bosoms heave and sigh,
I've felt their lips impressed on mine,
And felt their loving arms entwine;
Yet all could bring no joy to me.
My heart was still beyond the sea—
Among the hills of Mona's Isle,
Where Kate for me was wont to smile.

Farewell to phantasy and art
That never can fill up my heart,
And those fair maids, with witching smile,
No more can my sad heart beguile;
For still my fancy lingers where
The youthful Kitty blooms so fair,
And father tills my native soil
Among the hills of Mona's Isle.

Farewell! Those dreams no more can please
The heart that lies beyond the seas,
Among the hills and heather flowers,
Which oft beguiled my youthful hours;
Though once I left, forlorn, alone,
But now again returning home,
Where my fond parents yet remain,
And Kate, to welcome me again.