Hi these are the correct lyrics as published by the Corries. Words by the great George Weir, who does deserve recognition for some wonderful songs. Yes, the place names are all from Skye and the western coast, spellings are strange in some cases but George would have done his research and would have had good reason for using them instead of those used by Ordnance Survey.
FLODGARRY (George Weir)
CHORUS Green is Flodgarry blue is the sea born here the lassie tae guide oor prince free
Westward the wild wind, high runs the sea heaving the shallop by Broad Lea Eig bay I have but one love, lass trim the sail Ruin behind us, loyalty as well.
Come ye young Raasay, hold fast the helm The long ship is heavin' by Loch Scavaig Bay Come wi' me lassie turn ye not hame Come where the west (south?) wind is kind tae its ain
Pull hard ma heroes the eagle tae flee Doon by Loch Yuma the tall ship runs free Flora was taken, doon by Portree Bound for the tower and maybe tae dee