I compared the text that Brakn posted with the lyrics that Daniel O'Donnell sings in the YouTube recording, and I made a few corrections. I also "wickified" the place names, in case you want to verify the spelling.


DESTINATION DONEGAL
John McCauley
As sung by Daniel O'Donnell

1. 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'll view the world and make my destination Donegal.

2. I would make my way from Malin to Bundoran through Raphoe,
Or Portsalon down to Killybegs by Creeslough and Dungloe.
I'd wander round by Barnesmore Gap. On everyone I'd call,
There beyond the Bluestack Mountains in the town of Donegal.

3. O Donegal, I miss you and I'll never understand
Why I left you for these foreign lands against my heart's command.
Whatever fortune comes my way, whatever may befall,
I know I'll make my final destination Donegal.

REPEAT 2

I know I'll make my final destination Donegal.