Skye Boat Song
Roger Whittaker
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Now if you load your rifle right And if you fix your bayonet so And if you kill that man, my friend The one we call the foe And if you do it often lad And if you do it right You'll be a hero overnight You'll save your country from her plight Remember God is always right If you survive to see the sight A friend now greeting foe No, you won't believe in it anymore It's an illusion, it's an illusion No you won't believe in it anymore It is for children, it is for children Building daydreams If I knew then what I know now (I thought I did you know somehow) If I could have the time again I'd take the sunshine leave the rain If only time would trickle slow Like rain that melts the fallen snow If only Lord if only If only lord if only Oh, I don't believe in it anymore It's an illusion, it's an illusion No, I don't believe in it anymore It is for children, it is for children Building daydreams No, I don't believe in it anymore It's an illusion, it's an illusion No, I don't believe in it anymore It is for children, it is for children Building daydreams
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Written by: COLIN KEYES, ROGER HENRY BROUGH WHITTAKER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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8 facts about this song
OriginThe "Skye Boat Song" is a Scottish folk song, which Roger Whittaker remade. The song, however, dates back to the aftermath of the Jacobite Uprising in 1745.
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InspirationThe song is inspired by the escape of Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) from Uist to the Isle of Skye after his defeat in the Battle of Culloden in 1746.
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CompositionThe original version, composed in the late 19th century, has lyrics written by Sir Harold Edwin Boulton, set to the tune of a traditional sea shanty.
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PopularityRoger Whittaker's 1971 cover is arguably one of the most well-known renditions, and his version has been extensively used in television and film.
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Television ShowThis song gained even more popularity when it was rearranged by Bear McCreary as the main theme for the television series "Outlander."
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LyricsSome of the song's lyrics, like "Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing," have become iconic and are often quoted in popular culture.
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Whittaker's VersionRoger Whittaker’s version of the song showcases his baritone voice and the calming, lilting melody of the song, which is complemented by the orchestral arrangement.
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CoversBesides Whittaker, other artists who have covered "Skye Boat Song" include Tom Jones, Connie Francis, and Celtic Woman. However, Whittaker's rendition is one of the most acclaimed ones.
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