Lyrics to "SCOTLAND WILL FLOURISH"
Words and Music Ian Richardson, Published by Corries Music
DARA single, SPA 029 1978

Scotland will flourish by the sweat of our labour,
The strength of our will and the force of our minds.
Forget the old battles, those days are over,
Hatred corrupts and friendship refines.

Let the Scots be a nation so proud of their heritage,
Wi' an eye on the future and a heart to forgive;
And let us be rid of those bigots and fools,
Who will not let Scotland live and let live.

Let us govern our country wisely and fairly,
Let each man and woman work wi' a will.
And Scotland will flourish secure in the knowledge
That we reap our own harvest and ring our own till.

And let us be known for our kind hospitality,
A hand that is openly proffered to friends,
A hard working people proud and unbending
Scotland will thrive and win out in the end.

Cheers, Jim Mclean

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