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Oh, the Thresher, the finest atomic ship that ever dived for the sea.
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Each man on board was a volunteer. Was there 'cause he chose there to be.
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Ev'ry man jack on board was a hero. Ev'ry man jack on board there was brave.
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Ev'ry man jack on board was a hero. Each man risked a watery grave.
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Oh, their wives and their sweethearts came down to port their last fond good-byes there to say.
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Each tried her best to be tearless and brave. They promised to meet there some day.
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[Chorus]
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Then "Dive," said the Captain and we held our breath. A sound like she'd broken in two.
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That was the last we ever heard of her. Last word we had of her crew.
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[Chorus]
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Oh, the Thresher, yes, now her reactor is still but very good company she keeps.
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Men from the Lexington, Hornet, and the Wasp are down there with her in the deep.
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[Chorus]
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Ballad Of The Thresher
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| The Kingston Trio |
