[Verse 1]
I'm standing here in a long row
Farewells, and a future hanging low
Wave out in the morning grey
A burning heart that keeps tearing me away

[Chorus]
Oh, morning tide, morning tide
You're taking me for all my life
Oh, morning tide, morning tide
You're sailing me away

[Verse 2]
Precious morning still
My wealth falls in all around the island hills
Dying out across the bay
The pier runs out and the Minch waves roll away

[Chorus]
Oh, morning tide, morning tide
You're taking me for all my life
Oh, morning tide, morning tide
You're sailing me away

[Verse 3]
I'm standing here in a long row
Farewells, and a future hanging low
Wave out in the morning grey
A burning heart that keeps tearing me away
[Chorus]
Oh, morning tide, morning tide
You're taking me for all my life
Oh, morning tide, morning tide
You're sailing me away
Oh, morning tide, morning tide
You're taking me for all my life
Oh, morning tide, morning tide
You're sailing me away