CAPO: 2nd Fret INTRO: G D (4x) Em Head of ribbons running down the brae C G In the morning, in the morning Em Barefoot sisters and a milking pail C D G Turning around Em At the weekend the boats come in C G From the herring, from the herring Em Wives and families and the table laid C D Turning again CHORUS: G D Forever you'll be eyes of blue G C In the circle of your youth G D Picking every blade of truth C DG Down the Newton road___ Em War is over and the boys come home C G From the fighting, from the fighting Em Love letters and a great unknown C D G Turning again Em Counting your blessings at the village hall C G To the dancing, to the dancing Em A lot of loving and a lot of soul C D Turning again CHORUS: G D Forever you'll be eyes of blue G C In the circle of your youth G D Picking every blade of truth Em Down the Newton road INTERLUDE: G C G Em You took your beauty and your heart of gold C G To the alter, to the alter Em Bound forever in an August vow C D G Turning around Em The skies of summer shone around your door C G Little children, little children Em Three men who couldn't love you more C D Turning again CHORUS: G D Forever you'll be eyes of blue G C In the circle of your youth G D Picking every blade of truth C DG Down the Newton road___ Em One door opens and another closed C G Oh the parting, oh the parting Em New arrivals and a family grown C D G Turning around Em Head of ribbons running down the brae C G In the morning, in the morning Em Pulling moments from the clock of faith C D Turning again CHORUS: G D Forever you'll be eyes of blue G C In the circle of your youth G D Picking every blade of truth C D Down the Newton road___ CHORUS: G Forever you'll be eyes of blue In the circle of your youth D Picking every blade of truth Em Down the Newton road