The Skye Boat Song Chords

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Intro: N.C. Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing N.C. Onward the sailors cry N.C. Carry the lad that's born to be king N.C. Over the sea to Skye Interlude: F Verse 1: Dm Loud the wind howls Gm Loud the waves roar Bb Dm C Thunderclaps rend the air Gm Baffled our foes Dm Stand by the shore Bb C Follow they will not dare

Chorus: F C Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing Dm Bb F C Onward the sailors cry F C Carry the lad that's born to be king Dm Bb C Over the sea to Skye Verse 2: Dm Gm Many's the lad fought on that day Bb Dm C Well the claymore did wield Gm When the night came Dm Silently lain Bb C Dead on Culloden field Chorus: F C Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing Dm Bb F C Onward the sailors cry F C Carry the lad that's born to be king Dm Bb C Over the sea to Skye Instrumental: F C Dm Bb F C F C Dm Bb C Verse 3: Dm Though the waves heave Gm Soft will ye sleep Bb Dm C Ocean's a royal bed Gm Rocked in the deep Dm Flora will keep Bb C Watch by your weary head Outro: F C Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing Dm Bb F C Onward the sailors cry Dm Bb Carry the lad that's born to be king Gm C F Over the sea to Skye