Over the lake the `Swallow` should flow
The way from Detroit to Buffalo
In the dusk the passengers all
Already can see the dim landfall
They ask John Maynard `How far is it still `
He looks ahead then looks around
-Still 30 minutes... a half hour more-
-Still 30 minutes... a half hour more-
-He died for us – our love – his meed – John Maynard- ( 4x )
Every heart is glad and free
A sudden cry from the hold – Fire! one shouts
Smoke then fire and flames ablaze (aglow)
The crowd pressed together on the bow
On the bow there`s still air and light
A moaning araises `Where are we, where`
-And still 15 minutes to Buffalo-
-And still 15 minutes to Buffalo-
The wind grows stronger but the smoke cloud stays
The captain can`t see his helmsman no more
Through the bullhorn the captain asks John
`Still there?`The answer `Yes, sir, I am`
`Onto the shore! Into the surf!`
Cheered by the crowd he holds onto
-And still 10 minutes to Buffalo-
-And still 10 minutes to Buffalo!!-
-He died for us – our love – his meed – John Maynard- ( 4x )
`Still there John Maynard?` - the answer is clear (comes)
With dying voice `Yes, sir, I keep on`
And in the surf, the reefs, the rocks,
Into their midst he slams the boat
If there`s rescue- the only way to go
Salvation- the shores of Buffalo
-All are saved – but one is missing!-
-All are saved – but one is missing!-
-He died for us – our love – his meed – John Maynard- ( 4x )
Ten thousands follow when the church bells ring
With flowers they fill the grave with him
And with golden letters in the marble stone
The city has it`s tribute shown
In spite of fire he hold on tight
Saved our lives – bears the crown
-He died for us – our love – his meed – John Maynard-

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