On a bright St. Patrick's day

On the quay a lass was sighing

For her lover going away.



In her hand she held an emblem

And its parted leaves were three

And her parting words were "Darlin'

Look at these and think of me."



Three leaf shamrock I adore thee

Your three leaves I long to see

When there's brighter days in Ireland

I'll come home and marry thee.



Just before the ship had started

As she laid her hand on mine

Just before that we had parted

She looked with loving eyes so kind.



To my coat she pinned an emblem

And its parted leaves were three

And her parting words were "Darlin'

Look at these and think of me."



But tonight I am an exile

Far from home and far from thee

Next my heart I'll wear your token

Love no matter where I live.



And although the seas divide us

And your face I might never see

When there's brighter days in Ireland

I come home and marry thee.



Three leaf shamrock I adore thee

Your three leaves I long to see

When there's brighter days in Ireland

I'll come home and marry thee...