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Thunderbird 198
Lyrics: John Blain, 1818, adapted
Tune: Pete Sutherland, 1997
Meter: L.M. (8,8,8,8)
My faithful friends in bonds of love,
You hearts in sweetest union join;
Your friendship's like a drawing band,
Yet we must take the parting hand.
Your comp'ny's sweet, your union dear,
Your word delightful to my ear;
Yet when I see that we must part,
You draw like cords around my heart.
How sweet the hours have passed away,
Since we have met to sing and play;
How loath we are to leave the place
Where joy still shines on ev'ry face.
O could I stay with friends so kind,
How would it cheer my troubled mind;
Yet you have made me understand
That we must take the parting hand.
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