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Artist: Vatersay Boys
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Sands Of Vatersay
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Sands Of Vatersay
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The moon over castlebay shines candle-bright
Caolas and carraigean sleep in its light
Maoldonaich stands silent and steep in the night
As i watch and regret i am leaving.
Farewell sands of vatersay
Fare you well dark rocks on the shore.
Seas run silver from pabbay to mingulay
Slowly barra’s receding.
The minch is calm and its wide acres lie
In slow heaving movements attuned to the sky.
My eyes search the darkness and vainly i try
To smother my thoughts and my feelings.
Gentle, gentle folk of the hebrides
Part you must and ask not why.
Smile and turn your back on the the hebrides
Smile though your hearts may be grieving.
Away from the pier and away through the gate
Emotions prevail o’er the calmness of late.
Seascapes are passing and oban awaits
As i watch and regret i am leaving.
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