Mull Of Kintyre Lyrics
Paul Mccartney
Lyrics
Mull of Kintyre, oh mist rolling in from the sea
My desire is always to be here, oh Mull of Kintyre
Far have I traveled and much have I seen
Dark distant mountains with valleys of green
Past painted deserts, the sunset's on fire
As he carries me home to the Mull of Kintyre
Mull of Kintyre, oh mist rolling in from the sea
My desire is always to be here, oh Mull of Kintyre
Sweep through the heather, like deer in the glen
Carry me back to the days I knew then
Nights when we sang like a heavenly choir
Of the life and the times of the Mull of Kintyre
Mull of Kintyre, oh mist rolling in from the sea
My desire is always to be here, oh Mull of Kintyre
Smiles in the sunshine and tears in the rain
Still take me back where my memories remain
Flickering embers grow higher and higher
As they carry me back to the Mull of Kintyre
Mull of Kintyre, oh mist rolling in from the sea
My desire is always to be here, oh Mull of Kintyre
Mull of Kintyre, oh mist rolling in from the sea
My desire is always to be here, oh Mull of Kintyre
Song & Lyrics Facts
Paul McCartney's Mull of Kintyre is a song written by Paul McCartney and Denny Laine. It was released in 1977 as the first single from his album "Wings Over America".
The song features an arrangement of bagpipes played by the Campbeltown Pipe Band from Scotland. The lyrics were inspired by the picturesque scenery of the Mull of Kintyre, which is located in the southwest of Scotland. The single became one of the best-selling singles ever in the UK, remaining at number one for nine weeks on the UK Singles Chart. It also topped the charts in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. The band members featured on the track are Paul McCartney (vocals, bass guitar), Linda McCartney (backing vocals), Denny Laine (guitar, backing vocals) and Jimmy McCulloch (guitar). The song’s lyrics describe the beauty of the area surrounding the Mull of Kintyre and its people.