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Thread #5146   Message #29314
Posted By: AndyG
26-May-98 - 07:25 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Coming In on a Wing and a Prayer
Subject: Lyr Add: COMING IN ON A WING AND A PRAYER^^
I have slightly different words but I don't know their source I'm afraid.

COMING IN ON A WING AND A PRAYER

Over the dim-lit flare path an anxious silence reigns
Scanning the blue horizon our anxious eyes were strained
The radio sets were humming and waiting for a word
When a voice broke through that humming and this is what they heard

Coming in on a wing and a prayer,
Coming in on a wing and a prayer,
Though we've one motor gone, we can still carry on,
Coming in on a wing and a prayer.

What a show -
What a fight -
Yes we really hit our target for tonight,
How we sing as we limp through the air,
Look below there's our field over there,
With a full crew on board and our trust in the Lord,
We're coming in on a wing and a prayer.

Listening, watching, hoping, was all that we could do,
Waiting for J for JIMMY and all the gallant crew,
When over our longing vision a dim grey shadow fell,
And like music came the message that told us all was well.

Coming in on a wing and a prayer,
Coming in on a wing and a prayer,
Though we've one motor gone, we can still carry on,
Coming in on a wing and a prayer.

What a show -
What a fight -
Yes we really hit our target for tonight,
How we sing as we limp through the air,
Look below there's our field over there,
With a full crew on board and our trust in the Lord,
We're coming in on a wing and a prayer.

AndyG ^^