I'll take you home again, Kathleen Across the ocean wild and wide To where your heart has ever been Since first you were my loving bride. The roses all have left your cheek I watch them fade away and die Your voice is sad when ere you speak And tears bedim your lovely eyes. Chorus: Oh, I will take you back, Kathleen To where your heart will feel no pain And when the fields are fresh and green I will take you to your home, Kathleen. I know you love me, Kathleen, dear Your heart was ever fond and true I always feel when you are near That life holds nothing, dear, but you. The smiles that once you gave to me I scarcely ever see them now Though many, many times I see A dark'ning shadow on your brow. Chorus: Oh, I will take you back, Kathleen To where your heart will feel no pain And when the fields are fresh and green I will take you to your home, Kathleen..