Northern Sky (A Cappella)

I used to be a simple man

thought I had all I’d ever need

a drink at the bar, a guitar in my hand

but sirens call me to the sea

I may be gone, but my heart never leaves

the island of my dreams

Underneath the Northern sky

shimmering green and thunder light

Set a course, we’re heading west

back home to the land I love the best

Look for me upon the tide

Billow and breeze, they’re on our side

Bear to port, boys, haul away

back homeward again,

to the lass that I left on Colonsay

I fell in love without a plan

her heart was gold, her soul was fire

the heavens were laughing as we danced

her name was Josie MacIntyre

It’s been so long since I took to the sea

Is she waiting there for me

Underneath the Northern sky

shimmering green and thunder light

Set a course, we’re heading west

back home to the land I love the best

Look for me upon the tide

Billow and breeze, they’re on our side

Bear to port, boys, haul away

back homeward again,

to the lass that I left on Colonsay

I’ve seen the world in far-off lands

from China Seas seas to Mexico

the Southern Cross and velvet sands

But only one place feels like home

On Colonsay I’ll settle down

no more to race the rolling seas

I made a sailcloth wedding gown

if Josie were to marry me

Underneath the Northern sky

shimmering green and thunder light

Set a course, we’re heading west

back home to the land I love the best

Look for me upon the tide

Billow and breeze, they’re on our side

Bear to port, boys, haul away

back homeward again,

I know that she’s watching over the bay,

the lass that I left on Colonsay