Tak' ma hand an' shake it fur the last time.
Wan mair kiss goodbye then across the sea fur me.
Am oan ma way oan a journey o' a lifetime.
A lifetime nae longer free tae me.
This leakin' ship keeps rollin' oan forever.
Another ay ma clan, sittin' next tae me.
Speakin' in the language o' oor faithers.
He says "Are you an exile like me?"
Ah left ma land, ma home, ma dreams forever.
Forever in exile ah will be.
Left ma land, ma home, ma dreams forever.
Forever in exile ah will be.
Who will tell the tales o' oor country.
Alba's story must be carried oan.
Who will sing aloud of her glories.
Oor children will sing her ancient songs.
Left ma land, ma home, ma dreams forever.
Forever in exile ah will be.
Left ma land, ma home, ma dreams forever.
Forever in exile ah will be.
Alba, Alba, Alba, forever in exile ah will be.