Testo John Maynard

John Maynard (Text: Fontane Musik: Arndt/Reufer) 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-