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Thread #13906   Message #116764
Posted By: kendall morse (don't use)
23-Sep-99 - 07:13 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: camp version of 'Road to the Isles'
Subject: Lyr Add: ROAD TO THE ISLES
Another version:

It's a fae croonin' that's pullin' me away
As take I wi' my cromak to the road,
The far coolins' are puttin' love on me
As step I wi' the sunlight for my load.

CHORUS: Sure by Tummel and Loch Rannock and Lochaber I will go
By heather tracks wi' heaven in their wiles;
If yer thinkin' in yer inner heart the braggarts in me step,
You've never smelt the tangle of the isles
Oh the far coolins are puttin' love on me,
As I step wi' my cromak to the isles.

It's by Sheil water the track is to the west,
By Aillort and by Morar to the sea.
The cool cresses I'm thinkin' o' for pluck
And bracken for a wink on Mother knee. CHORUS

It's the blue islands are pullin' me away
Their laughter puts the leap upon the lame,
The blue islands from the Skerries to the Lews,
Wi' heather honey taste upon each name. CHORUS

I've also heard it sung.. if yer thinkin' in yer inner heart there's madness in my smile..