Father adieu, father adieu,
I must leave you now,
I've decided to roam,
And the time's come for me to go.
(Chorus)
Father adieu, father adieu,
I shall miss your love and care
Fare thee well, father adieu,
But my time here has come to an end.
(Verse 2)
I've loved our time together,
Shared laughter, stories and tears,
But it's time to discover,
The world that awaits me beyond these years.
(Chorus)
Father adieu, father adieu,
I shall miss your love and care
Fare thee well, father adieu,
But my time here has come to an end.
(Bridge)
Though I'm going away,
My heart will always stay,
With you in this humble home.
(Chorus)
Father adieu, father adieu,
I shall miss your love and care
Fare thee well, father adieu,
But my time here has come to an end.
(Verse 3)
I know you'll be sad,
But don't despair,
I'll return one day,
And we'll share more joy and care.
(Chorus)
Father adieu, father adieu,
I shall miss your love and care
Fare thee well, father adieu,
But my time here has come to an end.