Island in the Sun lyrics

[Intro]
This is my island in the sun
Where my people has toiled since time begun
I may sail on many seas
The shore will always be home to me

[Chorus]
Oh, island in the sun
Gave to me by my father's hand
All my days I will sing in praise
Of your forests, waters and the shining sun

[Verse 1]
When morning breaks the heaven on a high
I lift my heavy load to the sky
Sun come down with a burning glow
Mix my sweat with the earth below

[Chorus]
Oh, island in the sun
Gave to me by my father's hand
All my days I will sing in praise
Of your forests, waters and the shining sun

[Verse 2]
I saw women on bended knees
Cutting cane for their family
I saw a man at the waterside
Casting net at the surging tide
[Chorus]
Oh, island in the sun
Gave to me by my father's hand
All my days I will sing in praise
Of your forests, waters and the shining sun

[Verse 3]
I pray the day might never come
When I can't awake to the sound of drums
Never leave me in this carnival
To sing Calypso song in the tropical

[Chorus]
Oh, island in the sun
Gave to me by my father's hand
All my days I will sing in praise
Of your forests, waters and the shining sun