Head of ribbons running down the brae In the morning, in the morning Barefoot sisters and a milking pail Turning around At the weekend the boats come in From the herring, from the herring Wives and families and the table laid Turning again
Forever you'll be eyes of blue In the circle of your youth Picking every blade of truth Down the Newton road
War is over and the boys come home From the fighting, from the fighting Love letters and a great unknown Turning again Counting your blessings at the village hall To the dancing, to the dancing A lot of loving and a lot of soul Turning again
Forever you'll be eyes of blue In the circle of your youth Picking every blade of truth Down the Newton road
You took your beauty and your heart of gold To the alter, to the alter Bound forever in an August vow Turning around The skies of summer shone around your door Little children, little children Three men who couldn't love you more Turning again
Forever you'll be eyes of blue In the circle of your youth Picking every blade of truth Down the Newton road
One door opens and another closed Oh the parting, oh the parting New arrivals and a family grown Turning around Head of ribbons running down the brae In the morning, in the morning Pulling moments from the clock of faith Turning again
Forever you'll be eyes of blue In the circle of your youth Picking every blade of truth Down the Newton road
Forever you'll be eyes of blue In the circle of your youth Picking every blade of truth Down the Newton road