[Chorous:]
Ireland is my homeland
The place that I love best
No matter where you travel
The north, south, east or west
You will always find a friendly face
To help you on your way
Ireland is my homeland, I'm goin home today

[Verse 1:]
Growing up in mayo
A job was hard to find
I searched the local papers
For work of any kind
Sadly, emigration seemed to be the only way
So I left my home in ireland
Bound for the u.s.a.

[Chorous:]
Ireland is my homeland
The place that I love best
No matter where you travel
The north, south, east or west
You will always find a friendly face
To help you on your way
Ireland is my homeland, I'm goin home today

[Verse 2:]
I arrived in new york city
On a cold december day
I knew I had to get a job
And find a place to stay
I've been here such a long time
Yes, I've enjoyed my stay
But I miss the folks in ireland
So, I'm goin home today

[Chorous:]
Ireland is my homeland
The place that I love best
No matter where you travel
The north, south, east or west
You will always find a friendly face
To help you on your way
Ireland is my homeland, I'm goin home today