My Scotland

D G D G A D D I have travelled all this world around G D And rare beauty in some lands I've found G A D but to me none can compare with my Scotland I've met many friends along the way G D and they tried but could not make me stay G A D away from the land I love, my Scotland A So when I die please take me back G D to the land where I was born A G D And gently lay me down in peaceful sleep E G With clear rippling waters flowing by A D and the mountains reaching to the sky G A D then I know I'll rest in peace in my Scotland E – G – A – D – G – A - D D Many mighty men have walked upon G D the rugged hills and glens G A and many lost their fight for life D A to keep their country free D But all their hopes and dreams live on G D I can feel them close though they are gone G A Their spirit still lives on within D the hearts of you and me A So when I die please take me back G D to the land where I was born A G D And gently lay me down in peaceful sleep E G With clear rippling waters flowing by A D and the mountains reaching to the sky G A D then I know I'll rest in peace in my Scotland E G With clear rippling waters flowing by A D and the mountains reaching to the sky G A D then I know I'll rest in peace in my Scotland