N.O.T. (I Want My People Back) 

(Words and music by Kirk McLeod, arranged by Seven Nations) 



The deaf old Duke he came to town 

Asking all the men around 

Is there any here who'd fight for me? 

The Czar in Russia wants the Dardonelles 

C'mon boys, let's give 'em hell 

In defense of Queen and our country 

Not a sound was heard in the hall 

Not a hand was raised 

Just one old man he got up to his feet 

And as the Duke turned away, he said…



I want my people back 

I want them here with me 

I want my people back here with me 



Captain Otter went to Skye 

Flags and banners flying high 

With all the usual pageantry 

He offered words and promises 

To any man who would be led 

To fight the Czar and tyranny 

Just one sound was all that was heard 

Across the loneliest bay 

And as he made his way back again 

He thought he heard the island say 

She said… 



I want my people back 

I want them here with me 

I want my people back here with me 



Six young men from the 93rd 

At Balaclava bravely heard 

Colin Campbell's plea to stand their ground 

They made their way back home again 

Far away from the battle din 

To find their families weren't around 

A tartan shroud was all that remained 

Across their ruined houses lay 

And as they came on back down from the hills 

The wind behind them wailed away 

And it said… 



I want my people back 

I want them here with me 

I want my people back here with me