As I stand above 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

But I'd give the world

To make my destination Donegal

I would make my way from Malin

To Bundoran through Raphoe

Or Portsalon down to Killybegs

By Creeslough and Dungloe

I'd wander around Barnesmore Gap

But everyone I'd call

And beyond the Bluestack mountains

To the town of Donegal

Oh Donegal I miss you

And I'll never understand

Why I left you for those far off lands

Against my hearts command

Whatever fortune comes my way

Whatever may befall

I know I'll make my final destination Donegal

I know I'll make my final destination Donegal