BRITANNIA

https://soundcloud.com/user-427542889/britannia


Britannia was inspired by Dougie MacLean's song Caledonia . I was intrigued by his idea that whenever he is away from his native Scotland he feels her drawing him home. I've never felt such a connection to the land of my birth and I guess I'm just little bit jealous.

BIAB Tracks: _PLAYFUL.STY
3122:Bass, Acoustic, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 120 (Byron House)
N/A 522:Guitar, Acoustic Fingerpicking Ev 120 (Jason Roller)
691:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming AcRockBright Ev 120 (Jason Roller)
~1104:Guitar, Nylon Rhythm BossaGrooveComp Ev 140 (Oliver Gannon)
RealDrums=folk8ths^1 (Bryan Owings)


LYRICS:

I left her many years go; I was young and fancy-free
The world was big and so very wide with much to do and see
And if she ever breathed my name across the deep blue sea
I don’t believe that I ever heard Britannia calling me

Her rolling hills, her valleys
Are not what I call to mind
But when I think of England
It’s the folks that I left behind

My home was where I laid my head; my heart was mine alone
I raised a sweat, a glass or two, and a family of my own
And though she might have cast her net across the deep blue sea
I don’t believe that I ever felt Britannia drawing me

Her bluebell woods, her meadows
Are not what I call to mind
But when I think of England
It’s the folks that I left behind

Yes, there were times I wondered, should I leave or should I stay
I guess that question’s been answered ’cause here I am today
In the blistering heat of a summer I may wish for cooler climes
But I’m proud to call Australia home and nothing will change my mind

Her castles and cathedrals
Are not what I call to mind
But when I think of England
It’s the folks that I left behind

My music may not set the world on fire but if it causes a glow in just one person's heart, it has all been worthwhile smile