Em G D Em Nuair a bha sinn og is saor C G D Em Thoisich sinn a seinn 'sa Ghaidhlig C G D Sniomh ceol is a sgriobhadh orain Em G Am D 'S a cluich 'nar comhlan 'son ar beoshlaint G D C G O cho meallt is a tha an saoghal Em G D Em Dh'fhag sinn eileanan an iar C G D Em 'S thoisich sinn a cluich tro Alba C G D G is bha gnothaichean mar bu choir Em G Am D Gun do nochd an duine mor a Lunnain G D C G O cho meallt is a tha an saoghal Guitar bridge: Em, G, Am, D, Em, G, D, Em, G Am, D, Am, D, Em [Play the rest with the same chords as verse 2] 'Abair ceol a th'agaibh an seo O nach tig sibh comhla riumsa Is ni sinn adhartas tron an t-saoghal Direach cur t-ainm aig bonn a' phaipear O cho meallt is a tha an saoghal 'Chan athairreach min an ceol agaibh ann Chan atharraich mi na h-orain Chaidlig' Ach chuala sinn mu dheireadh thall Na briagan's na faclan falamh O cho meallt is a tha an saoghal Sibhse a tha og agus saor Stad mas cur sibh ainm ri paipear Is cum a mach suil 'son nan daoine mora An saoghal fuar tha ag adhradh airgead O cho meallt is a tha an saoghal Enjoy! Gaelic Translation: When were young and of independent spirit We started singing in Gaelic language Making music, writing songs Playing in a band for our livelihood There is much deception in the world We left the islands of the west And started playing throughout Scotland And all was well Until the big man from London appeared There is much deception in the world "This music has potential Why don't you consider letting me take control And we will make great progress in the world Just sign your name at the bottom of this page" There is much deception in the world "I will not change the nature of your music I will not alter your attitude to Gaelic language songs" But all we heard at the end of the day Were lies and empty words There is much deception in the world Now all of you that are young and of independent spirit Take heed before you sign any contract And keep a good look out for the `big' talkers From a cold world that makes profit its only goal There is much deception in the world