Yuri Gagarin
On the twelfth day of April, 1961
A day that history records
From over the ocean across many miles
They sent us this triumphant word

The young Russian pilot had soared from the earth
And traveled the world around
It was a brave deed we must all agree
The first time it ever was done

Yuri Gagarin, oh Yuri Gagarin
He rode into the sky
On a pillar of flame and he gave us his name
In a story that never will die

We've had many heroes in our great country
Who have worked to make us strong
Our Daniel Boone and our Edison, too
Well known in the story and song

But now in our man from a far distant land
A hero we all find
He shows to the world in his bold reckless deed
The spirit of all mankind

Yuri Gagarin, oh Yuri Gagarin
He rode into the sky
On a pillar of flame and he gave us his name
In a story that never will die

It is a shame when you look at the world
And the men who make all the wars
The effort we spend in the struggle and strife
Could carry us all to the stars

So let's put aside all our anger and pride
Here's credit where credit is due
Let's stand and applaud this young pioneer
Who did what no other could do

Yuri Gagarin, oh Yuri Gagarin
Rode into the sky
On a pillar of flame and he gave us his name
In a story that never will die

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