Misc Originals – David Warmke - Charlie And Dottie (Guitar)

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[Verse 1]
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I met Charlie in 2012 in a Bible Study

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Confounded by Charlie, Caleb is its name

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Old Caleb believed in The Lord when most forgot

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The Lord used Caleb back then and now
[Verse 2]
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Charlie was turning 78, an old guy like Caleb

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I did not know Charlie,

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Austin  Barber invited me to Caleb

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WOW a bible study with a man who walked on the moon
[Verse 3]
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Alone just divorced I jumped at the chance

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Charlie  the most Accomplished Man I have ever met

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But also the Humblest, possessing a gentle bold humility

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A   virtue he gives to Jesus
[Verse 4]
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I grew up Houston in the sixties

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The astronauts were just 20 miles away

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But seemed like 20 lightyears

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Every kid wanted to be an astronaut including me
[Verse 5]
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Charlie had the right stu  ff not me

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When Neal landed that was Charlie in Houston

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Talking him down, holding his breath

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A room turning blue, then the Eagle has landed
[Verse 6]
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He had the measles before 13

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Gods hand  put Swigert in place of  Mattingly

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Charlie with  the astronaut’s on  the ground

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Worked day and night and got them back down
[Verse 8]
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Charlies stories vicariously carry me through his space time line

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Never in my life did I think I would know an Astronaut

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We don’t have heroes any more, I miss that

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In 72 Charlie finally got his chance to fly
[Verse 9]
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Apollo 16, the next to last, the second science trip

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Old hat , we ignored Charlie the youngest  to walk on the moon

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He left a photo of his family, inaugurated Lunar Olympic high jumps

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Saw the orb of the earth; he made his mark, Jesus silently at his side
[Verse 10]
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Now Charlie back on earth, how do you top walking on the moon

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Walking with Jesus, but it took him a while

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Dottie was unhappy, Charlee flowing money bottling beer

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The first Coors man in SA but that did not make him happy
[Verse 11]
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Dottie prayed Lord make him miserable so he sells that beer

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He did, Jesus came to Dottie,  stop complaining just love him

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A year later Charlie found the Lord

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Now He and Dottie boldly follow Him.
[Verse 12]
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A platform only 12 had, now there are only 4

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Humble Charlie is now the main Rocket Man

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I love his stories, Apollo 11 quiet communion,

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Rattle snakes on the Cape, Bodily functions in Space, even Apollo 8
[Verse 13]
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Charlie and Dottie Wrote Moonwalker ,

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Their  testimony at Men’s RoundUp

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Dottie and Charlie, continually telling their story of truth, love and family

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Charlies winsome smile, Dottie’s radiant spirit, a true reflection   of their maker
[Verse 14]
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What an honor it is to know Charlie and Dottie

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They always inspire me

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Always helping, always loving, always giving it the Lord

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Charlie and Dottie never stop shining.
[Verse 15]
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A Moonwalker with a real partner on earth and in heaven

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A Humble Rocket man, hero, inspiration and friend.

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God Bless Charlie and Dottie

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Charlie Dottie and Jesus

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God Bless  Charlie Dottie and Jesus