Chorus D G D Islanders, Islanders right to the bone D A7 How could we wander so far from our home D G With our true love beside us D G We are kissed by the sea D A7 D Islanders we'll always be Verse 1 D We are vagabond minstrels G D Seekers of fame D We have been round the world D A7 We have come back again D G We have taken our bows D G We have basked in the glory D A7 D And made our way home to the sea Verse 2 D The ancient old forest G D Hangs in the mist D If we cut her to pieces D A7 She will sorely be missed D G It's the soul of a poet D G The heart of a sailor D A7 D Who will save her for you and for me Chorus D G D Islanders, Islanders right to the bone D A7 How could we wander so far from our home D G With our true love beside us D G We are kissed by the sea D A7 D Islanders we'll always be Interlude D A7 D G D A7 D Verse 3 D Now sometimes a wind G D Like the wail of a banshee D A howlin nor'wester D A7 She'll pound at your door D G Safe is the harbour D G And sweet is the anchor D A7 D I'll never go sailin no more G D A7 D At least not to far from the shore Chorus D G D Islanders, Islanders right to the bone D A7 How could we wander so far from our home D G With our true love beside us D G We are kissed by the sea D A7 D Islanders we'll always be Outro D A7 D G D A7 D
