This version of the song is taken from "the panel" cd. the lyrics aren't exactly the same as the original but i've never heard the original. i just had to figure this out for a friend and i thought i'd tab it out for any aussies who want this version. standard tuning capo on 2 Intro: X4 Six years I've been in the city Every night I dreamt of the sea They say home is where you find it Will this place ever satisfy me For i come from the salt water people We always live by the sea Now i'm down here living in the city With my man and a family My island home, my island home My island home, is waiting for me x 2 In the evening the dry wind blows From the hills and across the plains I close my eyes and I'm standing In a boat on the sea again And I'm holding that long turtle spear And i feel i'm close now to where it must be My island home is waiting for me (ooh yeah bit) Verse 1 music once through For i come from the salt water people We always live by the sea Now i'm down here living in the city With my man and a family My island home, my island home My island home, is waiting for me x 2 My island home, my island home My island home, my island home (end on last slowly strummed) any q's or comments email me at [email protected] Tabbed by APCM
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