From the recording My Amherst Island Home
Single performed by Dang. Written by Glenn Reid
Lyrics
My Amherst Island Home
This old island’s been around long ‘fore you and me
Once upon a time there were just hawks and owls and trees
Long before the French arrived to call it “Ile Tonti”
Long ‘fore you and me...
This old island’s seen the Mohawk glidin’ on the lake
Seen the sparkle of the dawn glimmer in their wake
Been an isle of beauty that no human hand could make
just for Heaven’s sake
This....I have learned....
that wherever I may roam
I....will return....
to my Amherst Island home
This old island’s seen the settlers loyal to the crown
Bring their sheep and break their backs and put their roots to ground
Leaving all they knew behind to chance be outward bound
Home is what they found
This....I have learned....
that wherever I may roam
I....will return....
to my Amherst Island home