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Yarra Wine Valley
04:35
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2. |
The Road to Lochaber
04:49
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3. |
The Caman Man
04:22
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The Caman Man
You’re old and historic, evolved and mature
Like cask strength whisky, so strong and so pure,
You capture our heart, hold on with some style
Our highland religion drip-fed as a child.
An education of sorts, a mark of respect
To play this old sport, help villages connect.
For those who’ve not seen, it is hard to explain,
Just how much pride we have in our game.
©
It’s the game of the Gaels,
The language of our clans
No place for fear, or to commandeer
The heart of the caman man.
(2)
From the dawn of time, through mist covered glens
Clans once gathered, there were hundreds of men,
Now we call time, they’d last many days,
Wearing full highland dress, with their tartan plaids
For ninety short minutes, we contest and collide
And once it’s all over, cast difference aside.
An offer of hand, to greet one another.
A nod of respect for your wood swinging brother
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It’s the game of the Gaels,
The language of our clans
No place for fear, or to commandeer
The heart of the caman man.
(3)
Once my best friend, my release from lives throws
But now it feels right that I should let go,
I’ve had my time, which is hard to admit,
Life ever changing, no time to commit,
Oh I’ll miss to stand as twelve healthy men,
To toss a coin on which end to defend,
Hear the whistle ring-out, as the balls thrown high,
Fifty bright eyes cast towards the sky.
(Middle 8)
Take a knock, take a bang, take a smack, take a clatter,
In years to come none of it will matter,
To run like the wind and to leap like the salmon,
A small price to pay to say you’ve held a caman.
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It’s the game of the Gaels,
The language of our clans
No place for fear, or to commandeer
The heart of the caman man.
(4)
You’ll continue to grow, gather tales on your way
I’ll never forget what were my glory days
We stood together as one hand in hand
The pipe-band tuned up at the back of the stand.
Those fond memories I’ll hang onto and treasure
As I dust off a glass to pour a large measure.
To our ancient sport, to Scotland’s fine son
I toast your health, my heart you’ve won.
©
It’s the game of the Gaels,
The language of our clans
No place for fear, or to commandeer
The heart oh it’s the....
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4. |
Crazy Street
04:12
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The Highland Obama
04:05
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7. |
Zara
04:07
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Zara
You're so perfect and pure
You have me at your beck and call.
You add wonder, with each breath
Innocent and so small.
Oh Zara, oh Zara, the world’s your show.
You command an empty room.
You don't even have to make a sound.
Through your eyes, to your soul
A truth that you possess and hold.
Oh Zara, oh Zara, the world’s your show.
The world in which we live in
Keeps changing with each turn
As daylight turns to darkness
From each mistake, we learn.
The fundamentals of life are to love and to share
Emotions passed on with simply a stare.
You've brought strength to us all
You didn’t even have to say a word.
We'll sing your name, you'll be renowned
Your red hair flowing free beneath your crown.
Oh Zara, oh Zara, the world’s your show
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8. |
Loch Arkaig
05:59
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9. |
Grace and Pride
04:30
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(1)
As light broke the darkness
I was spellbound by your sight
To watch the wind blow through your hair
Cast shadows with the light
Perfectly presented
Like a photo in a frame
You took my heart and with my breath
You whispered me your name
(2)
We held hands for a moment
I held tight - you held mine too
We crossed paths in the darkness
To a different place we knew
Your heart had bled against the turn
I know you felt my pain
But you were strong and carried on
With this your maiden name
©
It can never be the same
To fall down without pain
To learn to step, before we stride
With open hearts
Grace and pride.
(3)
Lies and fears took its toll
We were fighting to exist
To break the chains from around your wrist
With clench fists, you dismissed
Thick black smoke on an open hearth
Burns an immortal flame
A chance it had slipped through our hands
No one to fault or blame
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It can never be the same
To fall down without pain
To learn to step, before we stride
With open hearts
Grace and pride.
(4)
Now tired, confused and weary,
As to where I go from here
Our boat has sailed, my flag half mast
I’d hope you’d help me steer
I hope our paths will cross again
I know you’re not to blame
What will be will be, it’s all been said
But it’s not been all in vain
©
It can never be the same
To fall down without pain
To learn to step, before we stride
With open hearts
Grace and pride.
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10. |
Our Heroes
05:39
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Our Heroes
That he who saves himself is lost.
To bear in silence though our hearts may bleed.
To spend ourselves and never count the cost,
For other’s greater need.
This be our part, for so we serve you best.
So best confirm their prowess and their pride,
Your warrior sons, to whom in this high test, our fortunes we confide.
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Gary Innes Glasgow, UK
Highland born accordionist and MG Alba Scots Trad Awards ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’ winner, Gary Innes has been performing and composing music for over 16 years. Born in the village of Spean Bridge in the North of Scotland, Gary is one of the founding members of award-winning Scottish super-group Mànran, ... more
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