HighlandsLyrics by Michael BlissTen years on Van Dieman’s island poor ol' Irish soul Dreamin' of the girl in the black velvet gown And the promise of pirates gold Wait for me my queen of diamonds wait in a northern town Until I see the great white steed and the long black velvet gown Ride me high tonight my Patty ride me on your way Bring your lace and diamonds I'll marry you some day Ride the wind tonight oh Patty away from a northern town Fly me home to the highlands and I'll lay thy body down Sing the song of the blackbird for we fly in a murder of crows Sing the song of the blackbird sing it soft and low Free from prison island where my faith oh it never did roam Far from the girl in the black velvet gown who calls the highlands home Ride me high tonight my Patty ride me on your way Bring your lace and diamonds I'll marry you some day Ride the wind tonight oh Patty away from a northern town Fly me home to the highlands and I'll lay thy body down We raid the seven seas for glory searching high and low All in the name of St. Patrick whiskey guns and gold Pray for me fair maiden for the years shall come and go Wait for me in a northern bay at the corner castle stone Ride me high tonight my Patty ride me on your way Bring your lace and diamonds I'll marry you some day Ride the wind tonight oh Patty away from a northern town Fly me home to the highlands and I'll lay thy body down © 2002 - The Elders Close This Window |