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The Kingston Trio( Kingston Trio )
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Ballad Of The Thresher
Songwriters:Searcy Lee Johnson, Don Keyes, Al Nilsen
Oh, the Thresher, the finest atomic ship That ever dived for the sea Each man on board was a volunteer Was there 'cause he chose there to be
Every man jack on board was a hero Every man jack on board there was brave Every man jack on board was a hero Each man risked a watery grave
Oh, their wives and their sweethearts came down to port Their last fond goodbyes there to say Each tried her best to be tearless and brave They promised to meet there some day
Every man jack on board was a hero Every man jack on board there was brave Every man jack on board was a hero Each man risked a watery grave
Then 'Dive', said the Captain and we held our breath Find more lyrics at ※ Mojim.com A sound like she'd broken in two That was the last we ever heard of her Last word we had of her crew
Every man jack on board was a hero Every man jack on board there was brave Every man jack on board was a hero Each man risked a watery grave
Oh, the Thresher, yes, now her reactor is still But very good company she keeps Men from the Lexington, Hornet and the Wasp Are down there with her in the deep
Every man jack on board was a hero Every man jack on board there was brave Every man jack on board was a hero Each man risked a watery grave
Oh, the Thresher
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