I'm Going to the West

In this fair land I'll stay no more
Here labor is in vain
I'll leave the mountains of my birth
And seek the fertile plains
I'm going to the west

Chorus
You say you will not go with me
You turn your eyes away
You say you will not follow me
No matter what I say
I'm going to the west

Three years have passed since we first met
And I became your bride
Now I must journey far away
Without you by my side
I'm going to the west

I'll leave you here, in this land you love
'Mid scenes so bright and fair
Where fragrant flowers are blooming
And music fills the air
I'm going to the west

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A song from the Mountain Music for Everyone Song Collection from the ToneWay Project. Our website has lyrics to nearly 400 traditional songs common in bluegrass and old-time circles. Most songs also include a free MP3 recording that you can listen to. The ToneWay Project also offers songbooks, CDs, and resources for learning to play music by ear. http://ToneWay.com