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Beyond what was
And past the here
There lies a soul
We hold dear
The soul of our Ship
The COMPTON
When I was a child
I dreamt of you
And 705 made those
Dreams come true
God, how I loved
The COMPTON
From forty-four
To seventy-two
Her heart beat for
The colors she flew
Brave is the soul
Of our COMPTON
Awash was Her fantail
At knots forty-three
Old Glory snapped proudly
The home of the free
Sleek was our Greyhound
The COMPTON
Mem'rable moments
An unending wake
Grandchildren's tales
For memories sake
Alive is the soul
Of our COMPTON
Predator time
Silently stalked
Took our DD away
While governments talked
Thus was the fate
Of our Compton
Our Ship haze grey
Sleek and strong
Sailed grace'fly away
Having served us long
The thrum of Her engines
Live on inside
The hearts and souls
Who served with pride
The finest Ship
That never died
Alive evermore
Our COMPTON
Rest ye now
Steward of the sea
You'll fight no more
Thy soul is free
God bless
Our beautiful COMPTON
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