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Iona boat song

from Trust by Simon de Voil

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The Iona boat song is my adaptation of a traditional Scottish song/melody.

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Softly onward we go
gently homeward we row
to the bonnie, bonnie isle of our home.
Leave the darkness behind
and the tears that are cried
for you'll see me no more in this world.
I'm on the crest of the wave,
in the deepest dark cave,
everywhere and always at once
in the land my heart knew
with the first drop of dew
to the last glimpse of sun in the west.

Softly onward we go
gently homeward we row
to the bonnie, bonnie isle of our home.
Leave the sadness behind
and the tears that are cried
aye, you'll see me no more in this life.
I'm on the crest of the wave,
in the deepest dark cave,
everywhere and always at once
In the wind touching you
and the sea's turquoise blue,
I'm the fish who swam safely away.

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from Trust, released December 1, 2017

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Simon de Voil UK

Simon de Voil is a Scottish singer/songwriter and sacred musician, now living in Vermont. Known for soulful, often haunting songs that invoke the spirit of his homeland, as well as his own personal story, Simon pairs thoughtful and inspiring lyrics with compelling piano melodies, and a rich, tender vocal style. ... more

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