Roots On The Rock

Roots On The Rock

Oh…
Newfoundland 
Newfoundland 
I’m here to see
My roots on
The Rock
Out here
On the sea
I’m Billy 
From Boston 
And happy 
To be
Here in St. John’s 
With my Newfie family

Oh…
Newfoundland 
Newfoundland 
I have to say
Your warmth 
And your kindness 
Make us want 
To stay
We Drink 
Of the screech
Then kiss a cod fish
I’m happy to stay
If that’s 
All of your wish

Oh…
Newfoundland 
Newfoundland 
Grandpappy’s 
Home
He left
You for Boston
When fish
Went to roam
He met 
My grandma
A lass from Kilbride
Then both said "I do”
And became groom & bride

Oh…
Newfoundland 
Newfoundland 
I’m here to see
My roots on 
The Rock
Out here 
On the sea
I’m Billy 
From Boston 
And happy 
To be
Here in St.John’s
With my Newfie family

Bill MacEachern March 12, 2023