Fresh mist on the morning and tears in my eyes
I´m back for the dawning of Donegal skies
My life in the city seems light years away
When I see the Blue Mountains from Ballybofey
Where the wanderers welcome is kindest of all

I´ve come back to my darling, my sweet Donegal

We´ll meet at the cross on the Rathmullen Road
Where the sight of Lough Swilly is a beauty bestowed
As we´re counting our blessings away from the throng
We will hear the wild birds sing their Donegal song
Where the stranger is welcome to a true free-for-all
They named you, my darling, my brave Donegal

I raise up my glass at the end of the day
God bless every sunset o´er Donegal Bay
Sure nothing is sweeter wherever I roam
As the smell of the turf of my Donegal home
Where there´s always a welcome and a how-d´you-my-call

Forever my darling, my sweet Donegal
Forever my darling, my sweet Donegal