The Dark Island
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
Dm Am F C
Away to the westward I'm longing to be
C Am C G
Where the beauties of heaven unfold by the sea
Dm Am F C
Where the sweet purple heather blooms fragrant and free
C G7 F C
On a hilltop high above the Dark Island
[Chorus]
C F C
Oh, isle of my childhood, I'm dreaming of thee
C Am C G
As the steamer leaves Oban and passes Tiree
Dm Am F C
Soon I'll capture the magic that lingers for me
C G7 F C
When I'm back once more upon the Dark Island.
[Verse 2]
Dm Am F C
True gem of the Hebrides, bathed in the light
C Am C G
Of the midsummer dawning that follows the night
Dm Am F C
How I yearn for the cries of the seagulls in flight
C G7 F C
As they circle high above the Dark Island
[Chorus]
C F C
Oh, isle of my childhood, I'm dreaming of thee
C Am C G
As the steamer leaves Oban and passes Tiree
Dm Am F C
Soon I'll capture the magic that lingers for me
C G7 F C
When I'm back once more upon the Dark Island
C G7 F C
When I'm back once more upon the Dark Island
How to play The Dark Island
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 E. 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.