C F Hold out your hand, love Bb F We'll figure this out. Bb F You don't need to leave C Bb And never look back. [Verse 2] C F But take your own time, love Bb F But give it a chance. Bb F There's life in these fields C Bb Like there's rhythm in dance. [Verse 3] C F Stay by my side, love Bb F And give it a doubt. Bb F Your brother has gone C Bb And my time's running out. [Chorus] C Gm Bb The dew's on the grass C Gm Bb We finish the glaaass C Gm Bb The dawn's on it's way now C Gm Bb My son leaves today, lord [Verse 4] C F They whisper your name, Son Bb F Like they've put you to rest. Bb F We've kissed you and blest you, C Bb We've all done our best. [Verse 5] C F Once I could swear, love Bb F I heard the wind sing Bb F It warned of this day C Bb And the cold it would bring. [Verse 6] C F These northern lights shine, love Bb F Reflect on the Foyle Bb F They lead your way back C Bb To your own piece of soil. [Chorus] C Gm Bb The dew's on the grass C Gm Bb We finish the glass C Gm Bb The dawn's on it's way now C Gm Bb My son leaves today Lord C Gm Bb God help me I pray Lord C Gm Bb God help me I pray Lord. [Verse 7] C F Slip out the door, love Bb F But don't say goodbye. Bb F Just take one last look C Bb At these northwestern skies.