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Can I Leave You? 395t

Tune: Arranged by John Palmer Rees, 1859
Alto: J. W. Watson, 1902
Lyrics: Samuel Francis Smith, D. D., 1831
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 heathen lands to dwell?

Home, thy joys are passing lovely,
Joys no stranger's heart can tell;
Happy home indeed I love thee;
Can I, can I, say, "Farewell"?

(Chorus)