John sold this song to Mohamed Al Fayad, owner of Harrah's in London. Mr. Al Fayad had purchased a beautiful castle called Balnagowan. This all happened before I met John so you'd have to ask his family how all that came about. The song is beautifully composed, the lyrics filled with images of the Scottish countryside. Please enjoy the beauty of this one.
Balnagowan
John Bonner
All rights reserved
Copyright 2000
It’s been so long, and I’ve missed you more than words can say.
Your rivers of gold keep me thinking about you more each day.
Those valleys so green and the mountains that kept me safe in play
And in my dreams I’ll see my childhood paradise one day I’ll pray.
Balnagowan, My highland home
Balnagowan free!
From the west coast to the Southerland shores,
That is where I long to be.
Balnagowan, My highland home
Is a place I love so dear,
Balnagowan, My highland home,
Take your place in history.
My battles are done, and I’m coming back to you, once more,
The view from the hills and the old castle walls where I played before
Like the waters of Shim, falling like thunder down on me,
There’s no other place on Earth that I would rather be.
Balnagowan, My highland home
Balnagowan free!
From the west coast to the Southerland shores,
That is where I long to be.
Balnagowan, My highland home
Is a place I love so dear,
Balnagowan, My highland home,
Take your place in history.
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