I used to be a simple man
Thought I had all I'd ever need
A drink at the bar, guitar in my hands
But sirens called me to the sea
I may be gone, but my heart never leaves
The island of my dreams

Underneath the northern sky
Shimmering green and thunder light
Sailing closely headed west
Back home to the land I loved the best

Look for me upon the tide
Bitter wind breeze there on our side
Better put boys on the way
Back onward again
To the nest that I left on Colonsay

Hey, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I fell in love without a plan
Her heart was gold, her soul was fire
The heavens were laughing as we danced
Her name was Josie McIntyre
It's been so long since I took to the sea
Is she waiting there for me?

Underneath the northern sky
Shimmering green and thunder light
Sailing closely headed west
Back home to the land I loved the best

Look for me upon the tide
Bitter wind breeze there on our side
Better put boys on the way
Back onward again
To the nest that I left on

I've seen the world in far off lands
From China's seas to Mexico
The southern cross and velvet sands
But only one place feels like home
On Cordon Sea I'll settle down
No more to race the rolling seas
A lake of sails of wetting gown
If Josie were to marry me

Underneath the northern sky
Shimmering green and thunder light
Sailing closely headed west
Back home to the land I loved the best

Look for me upon the tide
Bitter wind breeze there on our side
Better put boys on the way
Back onward again
I know that she's watching over the bay
To the nest that I left on Colonsay

Hey yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah