Song lyrics I wrote years ago for Scotland, seems apt for today and tomorrow and hopefully forever xxx.
The Scottish Salute
Stand up, be proud,
let's strike up the band
To honour the thistle,
let`s shake each other`s hand
All Scotsmen, stand up,
Salute our land
For there isn`t another
in this world so grand.
We`ve mountains and valleys
and rivers so blue
The Doll, Dee and Clyde
to name but a few
We`ve heather of white
and a deep purple hue
But we`re proudest of all
of our Flag, white and blue
Stand up, be proud,
lets strike up the band
To honour the thistle,
let`s shake each other`s hand
All Scotsmen, Stand up,
Salute our land
For there isn`t another
in this world so grand.
Let Scotsmen all over
this wide world acclaim
Wherever we gather
let it not be in shame
Let us show to the world
we stand without blame
And prove we are worthy
of oor guid Scottish name.
Stand up, be proud,
let`s strike up the band
To honour the thistle
let`s shake each other`s hand
All Scotsman stand up,
Salute our land,
For there isn`t another
in this world so grand.