Highland Cathedral Lyrics - Royal Scotts Dragoons

There is a land far from this distant shore 

Where heather grows and Highland eagles soar 

There is a land that will live ever more 

Deep in my heart, my Bonnie Scotland 

Though I serve so far away 

I still see your streams, cities and dreams 

I can't wait until the day 

When I'll come home once more 

And so Lord keep me from the harm of war 

Through all its dangers and the battle's roar 

Keep me safe until I'm home once more 

Home to my own in Bonnie Scotland 

VERSE 1. 

Land of our fathers, we will always be 

Faithful and loyal to our own country. 

In times of danger, we will set you free. 

Lead you to glory and to victory. 

VERSE 2. 

Hail, Caledonia, to our ancient prayer. 

Joining, together, with one dream to share. 

God bless the people of this land so fair. 

CHORUS 

Gone is the past, let us start anew. 

Let this hope of peace, always remain. 

Spirit of Scotia, be strong and true. 

Then your children will smile again, again, again, again. 

VERSE 3. 

Rise, Caledonia, let your voices ring 

In this Highland Cathedral of our God and King. 

Whom, joy and liberty, to all, will bring. 

Come; let your heart, with love and courage, sing. 

CHORUS 

Lonely the exile, o'er distant seas, 

The home of their birth, gone from their eyes. 

Bring back their souls o'er the ocean breeze 

To the land where their fathers lie.