Islay
View chords used in this chart
Intro
| 1--2--3--4--| 1--2--3--4--| 1--2--3--4--| 1--2--3--4--|
| C G | Am F | C G | Fmaj7 |
| C G | Am F | C G | Fmaj7 |
[Verso 1]
C G Am F
Oh, the light of the morning and the songbirds are calling
C G Fmaj7
This moment is ending too soon
C G Am F
Oh, a story I reckon like the bold Corryvreckan
C G Fmaj7
Is told by the sun and the moon
C G Am F
Oh, the wind through the barley and the waves rolling calmly
C G Fmaj7
They hum to a half-forgot tune
C G Am F
Oh, a love ever turning like bonfires still burning
C G Fmaj7
It's warmed by the sun and the moon
C G Fmaj7
Oh, this moment is ending too soon
[Refrão]
Am G Fmaj7
Oh, Islay, my love, yeah, you are the one
Am G Fmaj7
That opened my eyes to this view
Am G Fmaj7
The stars in the night, the blu and the white
Am G Fmaj7
The bonni, the brave and the true
Am G Fmaj7
They all lead me back home to you
[Verso 2]
C G Am F
We walk on the shore by old Saligo
C G Fmaj7
Where the edge of the sea meets the sky
C G Am F
The tides push and pull, you call me a fool
C G Fmaj7
When I tell you Im lost in your eyes
C G Fmaj7
I could drown in your arms tonight
[Refrão]
Am G Fmaj7
Oh, Islay, my love, yeah, you are the one
Am G Fmaj7
That opened my eyes to this view
Am G Fmaj7
The stars in the night, the blu and the white
Am G Fmaj7
The bonni, the brave and the true
Am G Fmaj7
They all lead me back home to you
[Ponte]
C G Am F
Oh Isla-la-lay, la-la-la-la-la
C G Fmaj7
The bonnie, the brave and the true
C G Am F
Oh Isla-la-lay, la-la-la-la-la
C G Fmaj7
The bonnie, the brave and the true
C G Fmaj7
They all lead me back home to you
End-Chorus (I do play totaly in RINGS)
Am G Fmaj7
Oh, Islay, my love, yeah, you are the one
Am G Fmaj7
That opened my eyes to this view
Am G Fmaj7
The stars in the night, the blu and the white
Am G Fmaj7
The bonni, the brave and the true
Am G Fmaj7
They all lead me back home to you
How to play Islay
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.