Runrig - Forever Eyes Of Blue
CAPO: 2nd Fret
INTRO: G D C G (2x)
[VERSE]
Em
Head of ribbons running down the brae
C G
In the morning, in the morning
Em
Barefoot sisters and a milking pail
C D G
Turning around
[VERSE]
Em
At the weekend the boats come in
C G
From the herring, from the herring
Em
Wives and families and the table laid
C D
Turning again
CHORUS:
G D
Forever you'll be eyes of blue
G C
In the circle of your youth
G D
Picking every blade of truth
C D G
Down the Newton road___
[VERSE]
Em
War is over and the boys come home
C G
From the fighting, from the fighting
Em
Love letters and a great unknown
C D G
Turning again
[VERSE]
Em
Counting your blessings at the village hall
C G
To the dancing, to the dancing
Em
A lot of loving and a lot of soul
C D
Turning again
CHORUS:
G D
Forever you'll be eyes of blue
G C
In the circle of your youth
G D
Picking every blade of truth
Em
Down the Newton road
INTERLUDE: G C G
[VERSE]
Em
You took your beauty and your heart of gold
C G
To the alter, to the alter
Em
Bound forever in an August vow
C D G
Turning around
[VERSE]
Em
The skies of summer shone around your door
C G
Little children, little children
Em
Three men who couldn't love you more
C D
Turning again
CHORUS:
G D
Forever you'll be eyes of blue
G C
In the circle of your youth
G D
Picking every blade of truth
C D G
Down the Newton road___
[VERSE]
Em
One door opens and another closed
C G
Oh the parting, oh the parting
Em
New arrivals and a family grown
C D G
Turning around
[VERSE]
Em
Head of ribbons running down the brae
C G
In the morning, in the morning
Em
Pulling moments from the clock of faith
C D
Turning again
CHORUS:
G D
Forever you'll be eyes of blue
G C
In the circle of your youth
G D
Picking every blade of truth
C D
Down the Newton road___
CHORUS:
G
Forever you'll be eyes of blue
In the circle of your youth
D
Picking every blade of truth
Em
Down the Newton road