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The Dark Island
Silver Maclachlan
G C G
Away to the westward I'm longing to be
D
Where the beauties of heaven unfold by the sea
Am C D
Where the sweet purple heather blooms fragrant and free
G D C G
On a hilltop high above the Dark IslandG C G
Chorus: Oh, isle of my childhood I'm dreaming of thee
D
As the steamer leaves Oban and passes Tiree
Am C D
Soon I'll capture the magic that lingers for me
G D C G
When I'm back once more upon the Dark IslandG C G
So gentle the sea breeze that ripples the bay
D
Where the stream joins the ocean and the young children play
Am C D
On the strand of pure silver I'll welcome each day
G D C G
And I'll roam forever more the Dark Island. ChorusG C G
True gem of the Hebrides bathed in the light
D
Of the midsummer dawning that follows the night
Am C D
How I yearn for the cry of the seagulls in flight
G D C G
As they circle high above the Dark Island. Chorus
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