These are the lyrics to the Makem and Spain brothers version of Slan Abhaile.

SLAN ABHAILE

There was a time to roam and wander
And a town to rise and leave
And a girl I often wonder
If she'd still be waiting somewhere there for me

And may the sun shine warm upon ya
I'm bound for home slan abhaile

I'll walk the streets where I've been living
Another time before the dawn
And thank my friends for all they've given
But when the cock crows in the morning I'll be gone

And may the sun shine warm upon ya
I'm bound for home slan abhaile

Our night is done the bars are closing
And the toasts have all been made
All but one which I have chosen
And I've saved for now when all the bills are payed

And may the sun shine warm upon ya
I'm bound for home slan abhaile

There was a time to roam and wander
And a town to rise and leave
And a girl I often wonder
If she'd still be waiting somewhere there for me

And may the sun shine warm upon ya
I'm bound for home slan abhaile