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This simple but lovely song is an excerpt from the ending of Orabidoo from - the album Five Miles Out by Mike Oldfield. The tab notation used might not

This simple but lovely song is an excerpt from the ending of Orabidoo from

the album Five Miles Out by Mike Oldfield. The tab notation used might not

be exactly what you are used to but should be easy to follow. Connections

between the lyrics and the tab have been made with a ^ sign where possible.

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Oh island of the soul / valleys hushed and

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white with snow / ( white with snow / )

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Ireland's eye /

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you linger with me / 'til the day I die /

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oh how it hurts to go /

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The waters ebb and flow / the changing seasons

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come and go / ( come and go / )

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Ireland's eye /

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forever reaching up into the sky /

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oh how I'll miss you so /

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The sunlight dancing on your rocky shore / the

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moonlight playing upon the water / your

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memory will stay with me forever more /

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wherever I may roam / ( wherever... )

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Still in my dreams I will see you / ( Still in my... )

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safe in my heart I will keep you

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How to play This simple but lovely song is an excerpt from the ending of Orabidoo from

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.

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.