The Dark Island

Played on Mandolin and Piano, Hope you like this one!
Away to the westward, I'm longing to be
Where the beauties of heaven unfold by the sea
Where the sweet purple heather blooms fragrant and free
On a hill-top, high above the Dark Island
Chorus
Oh Isle of my childhood I'm dreaming of thee
As the steamer leaves Oban, and passes Tiree
Soon I'll capture the magic, that lingers for me
When I'm back, once more upon, the Dark Island
So gentle the sea breeze that ripples the bay
Where the stream joins the ocean, and young children play
On a strand of pure silver, I'll welcome each day
And I'll roam forever more, the Dark Island
Chorus
(C) David Silver, Tune I. Maclachlan - Westminster Music Ltd

[@andrewwilkie5454]

Excellent young men sitting in Holland listening to you, very good. ANDY.

[@fireflyxl5]

Thanks Andrew, glad you liked it!

[@terryfung10]

Another top tune,Jack and Victor. 😉👍

[@fireflyxl5]

Thanks Terry! Glad you enjoyed it

[@CelticMandolinsGinnyAitchison]

Sometimes I write up a comment and then forget to hit the button...this is one of my favourites. Nicely played by you both.

[@fireflyxl5]

Sorry I didn't reply to your comment sooner! I hope all is well with you. Yes the Dark Island is a lovely tune, we're glad it seemed to work out well.

[@jean-pierrecamossetti5798]

Thank you Very much Beautiful Music

[@jean-pierrecamossetti5798]

Bonjour Damien est-ce que je fais des progrès en anglais bonne journée

[@fireflyxl5]

Thanks Jean-Pierre, glad you liked it!

[@jean-pierrecamossetti5798]

@@fireflyxl5 yes

[@michaeltrainer5118]

Amazing 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪

[@fireflyxl5]

Thanks Michael, glad you liked it! Best Wishes Jim and Damian

[@michaeltrainer5118]

I’ve been enjoying your videos for a while brilliant 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☘️🇮🇪

[@irishpiperchris]

Excellent, I heard this tune before played on the pipes but your arrangement of piano and mandolin really sets it off. I really enjoyed this video, I am going to learn it now on the pipes and whistle. Thanks for sharing. 🙂🎶👍

[@fireflyxl5]

You're welcome Chris, glad you liked it!

[@JohnsMandolinUk]

Another fine posting, you two. This tune is a regular at our weekly sessions in the Royal Bar in Innellan here in Cowal. 😊

[@fireflyxl5]

Hello John, good to hear from you! Glad you liked it, a lovely old Scottish tune. Best Wishes, Jim and Damian

[@GetBagpipeReady]

very nice!!

[@fireflyxl5]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@inverross9019]

Lyrics above (C) David Silver, Tune I. Maclachlan - Westminster Music Ltd. It's a modern work! Well done.. but do credit!