Adieu to Flat Island Lyrics

A short while ago I said my goodbye

To Flat Island, the place I held dear

And now I must try to break all the ties

But it’s hard to pretend I don’t care

Flat Island is found in Bonavista North

Populated by hard working men

Without seeking praise or reward for their worth

They worked earnestly till the end

Oft times in my dreams I return there

To the place as it was years ago

When the strong active men worked on without fear

Never thinking their homes had to go

On the island all men worked together

To help out each neighbor and friend

In hot, cold, dry or wet weather

They were there willing hands quick to lend

These were fine God-fearing people

And I’m sure they thanked him each day

For sending them so many blessings

That helped to enlighten their way

It’s so sad to think about, that the island

Once so happy and bright

Now very soon will be deserted

Silent day following silent night

For poor fishery brought them discouragement

And the people decided to go

To a place where there would be no promises

And prosperity they could again know

We’ll always remember the island

And regard it as home sweet home

Though throughout many lands we many wander

We’ll think of it wherever we roam

So it’s adieu to my birthplace

To the place I had lived without fear

And forever in dreams I’ll remember

And return to it year by year