"The Marathon Swimmer" genre: Rock
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	A Des Renford MBE. Poem, the song is strong and gutsy like the man himself.
	CD: Bill Ryan - Made In Australia Credits: Ryan/Renford
	Lyrics MARATHON SWIMMER Swimming, swimming hear the beat, Bursting lungs and kicking feet. Straining: gaining: till your done, Or you have the race well won. Racing: pacing: rather die Than give up and let them by. Training: Raining: wet and cold You'll complain and say your sold But you'll stick it every day, Just because you're made that way. Living: striving: to make good Striving as an athlete should. You will lose all "if's" and "buts" If you are a man of guts. Tho' the grind will make you groan, You won't worry winge or moan' You who never quit or pause, Soon shall learn the prize is yours. Strong in mind and big in heart You will grow a man apart. Come then swimming: mile on mile Swim to fitness then you'll smile Tho' you chafe and ache and sweat And the muscles scream with oxygen debt; But when the race of life is swum:- You will know that you have won. Words Written by DES RENFORD M.B.E. King of the Channel 1975-1980

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