The Island Lyrics & Chords By Jim Messina

Messina-Tate

Have you walked on the city street ?
And looked close at the people you meet ?
Is there a trace of a smilin' face that you can see ?

I recall how it used to be
When the poor were free to be
I remember the time when there wasn't the crime or the hustle and greed.

There's so much that I remember
Like the simple joy of knowing your neighbour next door
I long to see the rainbows as they bridge across the sky
And hold the hand of the woman I love so.

Take me back to the place the leeward face of the island
To the sunset skies and the smiling eyes I love
Just as sure as the sun up above is brightly shining
I'll be flying again like a gull on the wind
I'll be coming home to you.

There's so much that I remember
Like the simple joys and breathing the clean fresh air
I long to see the deep blue bay from the black cliffs by the sea
And hold the hand of the woman I love so.

Take me back to the place the leeward face of the island
To the moonlit nights and the harbour lights I love
Just as sure as the stars up above are brightly shining
I'll be flying again like a gull on the wind
I'll be coming home to you
I'll be flying again like a gull on the wind
I'll be coming home to you.