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Hydrogen Burns

from Dr. Faber's Medicine Show by Cat Faber

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I wanted a steampunk song, and airships seemed like a good subject, but the lightest (and commonest) lighter-than-air-gas has some technical drawbacks.

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Hydrogen Burns
lyrics and melody by Catherine Faber 2012

Put out that cigar! What a fool thing to do!
That's a hell of a note your first day on the crew...
Every man Jack and girl Jennifer learns
Airship! No smoking! 'Cause hydrogen burns!

Hydrogen burns; that's the cause for the codes
And in proper proportion with air, it explodes.
You won't get two warnings; let this one sink in,
Be thankful you leave with your guts in your skin!

Your uniform's not what you'd wear on the ground
You will notice the buckles in leather are bound.
The buttons are wooden; It's not for a lark,
But all to make certain you don't strike a spark.

I know what you're thinking—each town has a few:
The rules that bind others don't matter for you.
Well I'm sympathetic. No really, I am,
But your mates and the hydrogen don't give a damn.

Some fly and some smoke, though it's bad for the heart,
But those who do both better keep them apart.
Crew members might—and I'll see that they do--
Take carelessness personal, coming from you.

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from Dr. Faber's Medicine Show, released January 13, 2014

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Cat Faber Tennessee

I write music about science fiction and fantasy subjects, commonly referred to as "filk."

I write much faster than I can record. Recent songs may be found at my website--the URL is given below.

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