My Scotland Lyrics And Guitar Chords By Isla Grant
There's a key change half way through the song. This is optional, but if you want to play along with Isla then you'll have to change the key.
Below Are The Words Without The Chords For My Scotland.
I have travelled all this world around
And rare beauty in some lands I've found.
But to me none can compare to my Scotlant.
I've met many frients along the way
And they tried but could not make me stay away.
From the land I love, my Scotland.
So when I die please take me back,
To the land where I was born.
And gently lay me down in peaceful sleep.
With clear rippling waters flowing by,
And the mountains reaching to the sky.
Then I know I'll rest in peace in my Scotland
Many mighty men have walked upon,
The rugged hills and glens,
And many lost their fight for life
To keep their country free.
But all their hopes and dreams live on.
I can feel them cllose though they are gone.
Their spirit still lives on,
Within the hearts of you and me.
So when I die please take me back,
To the land where I was born.
And gently lay me down in peaceful sleep.
With clear rippling waters flowing by,
And the mountains reaching to the sky.
Then I know I'll rest in peace in my Scotland
I have travelled all this world around
And rare beauty in some lands I've found.
But to me none can compare to my Scotlant.
I've met many frients along the way
And they tried but could not make me stay away.
From the land I love, my Scotland.
So when I die please take me back,
To the land where I was born.
And gently lay me down in peaceful sleep.
With clear rippling waters flowing by,
And the mountains reaching to the sky.
Then I know I'll rest in peace in my Scotland
Many mighty men have walked upon,
The rugged hills and glens,
And many lost their fight for life
To keep their country free.
But all their hopes and dreams live on.
I can feel them cllose though they are gone.
Their spirit still lives on,
Within the hearts of you and me.
So when I die please take me back,
To the land where I was born.
And gently lay me down in peaceful sleep.
With clear rippling waters flowing by,
And the mountains reaching to the sky.
Then I know I'll rest in peace in my Scotland
(D) I have travelled all this world around
And rare (G) beauty in some (D) lands I've found
but to (G) me none can com(A)pare with my Scot(D)land.
I've met many friends along the way
and they (G) tried but could not (D) make me stay
a(G)way from the (A) land I love, my Scot(D)land.
So (A) when I die please take me back
to the (G) land where I was (D) born.
And (A) gently lay me (G) down in peaceful (D) sleep.
With (e) clear rippling waters (G) flowing by
and the (A) mountains reaching (D) to the sky
then I (G) know I'll rest in (A) peace in my Scot(D)land
Instr. E – G – A – D – G – A - D
(1/2 key up)
Many mighty men have walked upon
the (G) rugged hills and (D) glens
and (G) many lost their (A) fight for life to (D) keep their country (A) free.
But (D) all their hopes and dreams live on
I can (G) feel them close though (D) they are gone.
Their (G) spirit still lives (A) on within the hearts of you and (D) me.
So (A) when I die please take me back
to the (G) land where I was (D) born.
And (A) gently lay me (G) down in peaceful (D) sleep.
With (e) clear rippling waters (G) flowing by
and the (A) mountains reaching (D) to the sky
then I (G) know I'll rest in (A) peace in my Scot(D)land
With (e) clear rippling waters (G) flowing by
and the (A) mountains reaching (D) to the sky
then I (G) know I'll rest in (A) peace in my Scot(D)land
And rare (G) beauty in some (D) lands I've found
but to (G) me none can com(A)pare with my Scot(D)land.
I've met many friends along the way
and they (G) tried but could not (D) make me stay
a(G)way from the (A) land I love, my Scot(D)land.
So (A) when I die please take me back
to the (G) land where I was (D) born.
And (A) gently lay me (G) down in peaceful (D) sleep.
With (e) clear rippling waters (G) flowing by
and the (A) mountains reaching (D) to the sky
then I (G) know I'll rest in (A) peace in my Scot(D)land
Instr. E – G – A – D – G – A - D
(1/2 key up)
Many mighty men have walked upon
the (G) rugged hills and (D) glens
and (G) many lost their (A) fight for life to (D) keep their country (A) free.
But (D) all their hopes and dreams live on
I can (G) feel them close though (D) they are gone.
Their (G) spirit still lives (A) on within the hearts of you and (D) me.
So (A) when I die please take me back
to the (G) land where I was (D) born.
And (A) gently lay me (G) down in peaceful (D) sleep.
With (e) clear rippling waters (G) flowing by
and the (A) mountains reaching (D) to the sky
then I (G) know I'll rest in (A) peace in my Scot(D)land
With (e) clear rippling waters (G) flowing by
and the (A) mountains reaching (D) to the sky
then I (G) know I'll rest in (A) peace in my Scot(D)land
🎵 My Scotland
Key: D Major
Time Signature: 3/4 (Scottish waltz)
Tempo: ~75–80 bpm
Mood: Proud, tender, reflective
🎸 STRUMMING PATTERN (3/4 Waltz)
For this song’s gentle lilt:
👉 ↓ ↓ ↑ ↓ ↑
(count: 1 2-and 3-and)
or, the simpler version:
👉 Bass ↓ ↓
(1 2 3)
🎧 Tips:
On beat 1, play the bass note (lowest string of the chord).
Beats 2 & 3: soft downward strums or a down–up on treble strings.
Keep it light, flowing, and emotional — think of it as breathing, not marching.
🎶 CHORDS
Verse
(D)I have travelled all this world around,
And rare (G)beauty in some (D)lands I've found,
But to (G)me none can com(A)pare with my Scot(D)land.
I've met many friends along the way,
And they (G)tried but could not (D)make me stay
A(G)way from the (A)land I love, my Scot(D)land.
Chorus
So (A)when I die please take me back
To the (G)land where I was (D)born.
And (A)gently lay me (G)down in peaceful (D)sleep.
With (E)clear rippling waters (G)flowing by,
And the (A)mountains reaching (D)to the sky,
Then I (G)know I'll rest in (A)peace in my Scot(D)land.
🪕 FINGERPICKING TAB (Verse + Chorus)
Use a 3/4 fingerpicking pattern for a soft harp-like feel.
Right-hand pattern:
T I M T I M
(Thumb – Index – Middle)
T (thumb): plays bass (E, A, or D strings)
I (index): plays G string
M (middle): plays B string
Keep the thumb steady and the fingers flowing like water.
🎸 TAB – Verse
[D]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------3---------|------3---------|------3---------|
G|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|
D|0---------------|0---------------|0---------------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|
I have travelled all this world around...
[G]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------0---------|------0---------|------0---------|
G|----0---0-------|----0---0-------|----0---0-------|
D|--0-------0-----|--0-------0-----|--0-------0-----|
A|2---------------|2---------------|2---------------|
E|3---------------|3---------------|3---------------|
And rare beauty in some lands I've found...
[A]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------2---------|------2---------|------2---------|
G|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|
D|2---------------|2---------------|2---------------|
A|0---------------|0---------------|0---------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|
But to me none can compare with my Scotland...
🎸 TAB – Chorus
[A]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------2---------|------2---------|------2---------|
G|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|
D|2---------------|2---------------|2---------------|
A|0---------------|0---------------|0---------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|
So when I die please take me back...
[G]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------0---------|------0---------|------0---------|
G|----0---0-------|----0---0-------|----0---0-------|
D|--0-------0-----|--0-------0-----|--0-------0-----|
A|2---------------|2---------------|2---------------|
E|3---------------|3---------------|3---------------|
To the land where I was born...
[E]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------0---------|------0---------|------0---------|
G|----1---1-------|----1---1-------|----1---1-------|
D|--2-------2-----|--2-------2-----|--2-------2-----|
A|2---------------|2---------------|2---------------|
E|0---------------|0---------------|0---------------|
With clear rippling waters flowing by...
[A]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------2---------|------2---------|------2---------|
G|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|
D|2---------------|2---------------|2---------------|
A|0---------------|0---------------|0---------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|
And the mountains reaching to the sky...
[D]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------3---------|------3---------|------3---------|
G|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|
D|0---------------|0---------------|0---------------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|
Then I know I'll rest in peace in my Scotland...
✅ Playing Tips
Keep your thumb steady like the slow pulse of the heart.
Let all notes ring and overlap for that full Celtic sound.
Slightly accent beat 1 (the bass note) — it makes the waltz “dance.”
On “rest in peace in my Scotland,” slow the tempo and let the final D ring long and warm.
Key: D Major
Time Signature: 3/4 (Scottish waltz)
Tempo: ~75–80 bpm
Mood: Proud, tender, reflective
🎸 STRUMMING PATTERN (3/4 Waltz)
For this song’s gentle lilt:
👉 ↓ ↓ ↑ ↓ ↑
(count: 1 2-and 3-and)
or, the simpler version:
👉 Bass ↓ ↓
(1 2 3)
🎧 Tips:
On beat 1, play the bass note (lowest string of the chord).
Beats 2 & 3: soft downward strums or a down–up on treble strings.
Keep it light, flowing, and emotional — think of it as breathing, not marching.
🎶 CHORDS
Verse
(D)I have travelled all this world around,
And rare (G)beauty in some (D)lands I've found,
But to (G)me none can com(A)pare with my Scot(D)land.
I've met many friends along the way,
And they (G)tried but could not (D)make me stay
A(G)way from the (A)land I love, my Scot(D)land.
Chorus
So (A)when I die please take me back
To the (G)land where I was (D)born.
And (A)gently lay me (G)down in peaceful (D)sleep.
With (E)clear rippling waters (G)flowing by,
And the (A)mountains reaching (D)to the sky,
Then I (G)know I'll rest in (A)peace in my Scot(D)land.
🪕 FINGERPICKING TAB (Verse + Chorus)
Use a 3/4 fingerpicking pattern for a soft harp-like feel.
Right-hand pattern:
T I M T I M
(Thumb – Index – Middle)
T (thumb): plays bass (E, A, or D strings)
I (index): plays G string
M (middle): plays B string
Keep the thumb steady and the fingers flowing like water.
🎸 TAB – Verse
[D]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------3---------|------3---------|------3---------|
G|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|
D|0---------------|0---------------|0---------------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|
I have travelled all this world around...
[G]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------0---------|------0---------|------0---------|
G|----0---0-------|----0---0-------|----0---0-------|
D|--0-------0-----|--0-------0-----|--0-------0-----|
A|2---------------|2---------------|2---------------|
E|3---------------|3---------------|3---------------|
And rare beauty in some lands I've found...
[A]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------2---------|------2---------|------2---------|
G|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|
D|2---------------|2---------------|2---------------|
A|0---------------|0---------------|0---------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|
But to me none can compare with my Scotland...
🎸 TAB – Chorus
[A]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------2---------|------2---------|------2---------|
G|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|
D|2---------------|2---------------|2---------------|
A|0---------------|0---------------|0---------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|
So when I die please take me back...
[G]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------0---------|------0---------|------0---------|
G|----0---0-------|----0---0-------|----0---0-------|
D|--0-------0-----|--0-------0-----|--0-------0-----|
A|2---------------|2---------------|2---------------|
E|3---------------|3---------------|3---------------|
To the land where I was born...
[E]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------0---------|------0---------|------0---------|
G|----1---1-------|----1---1-------|----1---1-------|
D|--2-------2-----|--2-------2-----|--2-------2-----|
A|2---------------|2---------------|2---------------|
E|0---------------|0---------------|0---------------|
With clear rippling waters flowing by...
[A]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------2---------|------2---------|------2---------|
G|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|
D|2---------------|2---------------|2---------------|
A|0---------------|0---------------|0---------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|
And the mountains reaching to the sky...
[D]
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|------3---------|------3---------|------3---------|
G|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|----2---2-------|
D|0---------------|0---------------|0---------------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|
Then I know I'll rest in peace in my Scotland...
✅ Playing Tips
Keep your thumb steady like the slow pulse of the heart.
Let all notes ring and overlap for that full Celtic sound.
Slightly accent beat 1 (the bass note) — it makes the waltz “dance.”
On “rest in peace in my Scotland,” slow the tempo and let the final D ring long and warm.
Isla Grant Lyrics My Scotland
