I am going far away, Nora darling, just as sure as there's a God that we adore.
And remember what I say, that until the judgement day you will never see your Barney any more.
I would go with you, Barney darling, if my mother and the rest of them were there;
for I know we would be blessed in that dear land of the west, living happy with you, Barney McCoy.
Then come to my arms, Nora darling. Bid your friend an old Ireland goodbye.
It will break my heart in two, which I'd fondly give to you, as no other is so loving, kind and true.

I am going far away, Nora darling, and the ship is now anchored in the bay.
And before tomorrow's sun, you will hear the signal gun. So be ready; it will carry us away.
I would go with you, Barney darling. But the reasons why, I've told you oft before.
It would break my mother's heart if from her I was to part and go roaming with you, Barney McCoy.
Then come to my arms, Nora darling. Bid your friend an old Ireland goodbye.
It will break my heart in two, which I'd fondly give to you, as no other is so loving, kind and true.