Misc Originals – David Warmke - Charlie And Dottie (Guitar)
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[Verse 1]
D A I met Charlie in 2012 in a Bible Study D A G Confounded by Charlie, Caleb is its name G A D Old Caleb believed in The Lord when most forgot D A D The Lord used Caleb back then and now
[Verse 2]
D A Charlie was turning 78, an old guy like Caleb D A G I did not know Charlie, G A D Austin Barber invited me to Caleb D G A D WOW a bible study with a man who walked on the moon
[Verse 3]
D A Alone just divorced I jumped at the chance D A G Charlie the most Accomplished Man I have ever met G A D But also the Humblest, possessing a gentle bold humility D A D A virtue he gives to Jesus
[Verse 4]
D A I grew up Houston in the sixties D A G The astronauts were just 20 miles away G A D But seemed like 20 lightyears D A D Every kid wanted to be an astronaut including me
[Verse 5]
D A Charlie had the right stu ff not me D A G When Neal landed that was Charlie in Houston G A D Talking him down, holding his breath D G A D A room turning blue, then the Eagle has landed
[Verse 6]
D A He had the measles before 13 D A G Gods hand put Swigert in place of Mattingly G A D Charlie with the astronaut’s on the ground D G A D Worked day and night and got them back down
[Verse 8]
D A D Charlies stories vicariously carry me through his space time line D A G Never in my life did I think I would know an Astronaut G A D We don’t have heroes any more, I miss that D G A D In 72 Charlie finally got his chance to fly
[Verse 9]
D A D Apollo 16, the next to last, the second science trip D A G Old hat , we ignored Charlie the youngest to walk on the moon G A D He left a photo of his family, inaugurated Lunar Olympic high jumps D G A D Saw the orb of the earth; he made his mark, Jesus silently at his side
[Verse 10]
D A D Now Charlie back on earth, how do you top walking on the moon D A G Walking with Jesus, but it took him a while G A D Dottie was unhappy, Charlee flowing money bottling beer D G A D The first Coors man in SA but that did not make him happy
[Verse 11]
D A D Dottie prayed Lord make him miserable so he sells that beer D A G He did, Jesus came to Dottie, stop complaining just love him G A D A year later Charlie found the Lord D G A D Now He and Dottie boldly follow Him.
[Verse 12]
D A D A platform only 12 had, now there are only 4 D A G Humble Charlie is now the main Rocket Man G A D I love his stories, Apollo 11 quiet communion, D G A D Rattle snakes on the Cape, Bodily functions in Space, even Apollo 8
[Verse 13]
D A D Charlie and Dottie Wrote Moonwalker , D A G Their testimony at Men’s RoundUp G D A D Dottie and Charlie, continually telling their story of truth, love and family D G A D Charlies winsome smile, Dottie’s radiant spirit, a true reflection of their maker
[Verse 14]
D A D What an honor it is to know Charlie and Dottie D A G They always inspire me G A D Always helping, always loving, always giving it the Lord D G A D Charlie and Dottie never stop shining.
[Verse 15]
D A D A Moonwalker with a real partner on earth and in heaven D A G D A Humble Rocket man, hero, inspiration and friend. D A D God Bless Charlie and Dottie D A D Charlie Dottie and Jesus D A D God Bless Charlie Dottie and Jesus