There's a halo of mist surrounding the shore
And it welcomed John Cabot and the Vikings before
In search of a dream when they came on that tide
It's a history we cherish and share with our children with pride
When our fathers were young, they fished from the sea
They worked in the forest; they worked in the field
They sat 'round the fire and spun many a yarn
And created a culture that thrives on its own wit and charm
Ties that bind us together, oh-so-strong!
We'll live forever even as time rolls on
For those of us who wander
And those who stay behind
We're forever held together
By the ties that bind
Through the valleys and hills, the old narrow gauge
Was laid with pickaxe, wheelbarrow and spade
Though years have gone by since "The Bullet's" last run
It's a part of the heart of each Newfoundland daughter and son
Ties that bind us together, oh-so-strong!
We'll live forever even as time rolls on
For those of us who wander
And those who stay behind
We're forever held together
By the ties that bind
There's a halo of mist surrounding the bay
And it welcomes the oil men who'd come from away
A promise of hope on the incoming tide
Of a life and a future
Our children can look to with pride
Ties that bind us together, oh-so-strong!
We'll live forever even as time rolls on
For those of us who wander
And those who stay behind
We're forever held together
By the ties that bind
We're forever held together
By the ties that bind
Ties that bind