The Dark Island.

C (x32010@1)                      F (133211@1)        CAway (x32010@1)to the Westward I'm longing to be
C (x32010@1)                   Em (022000@1)     C (x32010@1)         GWhere (320003@1)the beauties of heaven unfold by the sea
G (320003@1)                                 F/C (133211@1)        C (x32010@1) 
Where the sweet purple heather runs fragrant and free
C (x32010@1)                G7 (320001@1)           COn (x32010@1)a hill top high above the Dark Island.


C (x32010@1)                        F (133211@1)          COh (x32010@1)Isle of my childhood I'm dreaming of thee
C (x32010@1)                   Em (022000@1)     C (x32010@1)      GAs (320003@1)the steamer leaves Oban and passes Tiree
G (320003@1)                              F/C (133211@1)       CSoon (x32010@1)I'll capture the magic that lingers for me
C (x32010@1)                      G7 (320001@1)         C (x32010@1)When I'm back once more upon the Dark Island


C (x32010@1)                           F (133211@1)         CSo (x32010@1)gentle the sea breeze that ripples the bay
C (x32010@1)                        Em (022000@1)       C (x32010@1)            GWhere (320003@1)the stream joins the ocean, and young children play
G (320003@1)                                F/C (133211@1)        COn (x32010@1)the strand of pure silver, I'll welcome each day
C (x32010@1)                   G7 (320001@1)          CAnd (x32010@1)I'll roam forever more the Dark Island


C (x32010@1)                      F (133211@1)           CTrue (x32010@1)gem of the Hebrides bathed in the light
C (x32010@1)              Em (022000@1)         C (x32010@1)         GOf (320003@1)the midsummer dawning that follows the night
G (320003@1)                              F/C (133211@1)       C (x32010@1)  
How I yearn for the cries of the seagulls in flight
C (x32010@1)                   G7 (320001@1)         CAs (x32010@1)they circle high above the Dark Island