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As I stand upon the starboard bow and watch the ocean foam.
As I view each new horizon, I grow further from my home.
I'm sailing on a foreign ship that's bound for Montreal.
I'll view the world and make my destination Donegal.
I would make my way from Malin, from Bundoran to Raphoe.
From Portsalon down to Killybegs from Creeslough or Dungloe.
I'll wander down by Barnesmore gap to everyone I call.
Then beyond the Bluestack Mountains, to the town of Donegal.
I would wander down from Kerry, round the Moorlands to Gweedore.
From Rannath and to Burtonhope and after Oranmore.
Then on to Letterkenny where I make my final call.
If only I could make my destination Donegal.
I would make my way from Malin, from Bundoran to Raphoe.
From Portsalon down to Killybegs from Creeslough or Dungloe.
I'll wander down by Barnesmore gap to everyone I call.
Then beyond the Bluestack Mountains, to the town of Donegal.
Oh Donegal I miss you and I never understand.
Why I left you for the foreign lands against my heart's command.
Whatever fortune comes my way, whatever may befall.
I know I'll make my final destination Donegal.
I would make my way from Malin, from Bundoran to Raphoe.
From Portsalon down to Killybegs from Creeslough or Dungloe.
I'll wander down by Barnesmore gap to everyone I call.
Then beyond the Bluestack Mountains, to the town of Donegal.
I know I'll make my final destination Donegal.