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Larry Seger and Lt. Col. Sheri Miller - City in the Sky

from 13​,​760 Feet - My Personal Hole in the Sky by A TWA Flight 800 Memoir by Mark L Berry

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Companion Song: 13,760 Feet - My Personal Hole in the Sky
Chapter 22 – Before CRM – The Five Ps

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I want a coffee at 40 West
Is that so hard to do?
When I give an order
I expect it carried through

It’s a city in the sky
It’s a city with a king
Those who make a living
Must kneel and kiss his wings

Don’t you dare talk back to me
Or I’ll fire you on the spot
You see me wearing four gold stripes
And when I look at you you’re not

On wooden ships with iron men
Many miles away from shore
The captain’s word was law back then
But we don’t need tyrants anymore

When I sign the logbook
That means from nose to tail
The captain is the man in charge
On jets and boats that sail

And on that flight
He ruled through the night
But planes don’t fly forever
As he flew
The crew all knew
His rule ended with the gear lever

It’s a city in the sky
It’s a city with a king
In charge of his last endeavor
It’s a city in the sky
It’s a city with a king
And time for a new ruler

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from 13​,​760 Feet - My Personal Hole in the Sky, track released September 28, 2013
Words by Mark L Berry
Music by Larry Seger
Performed by Larry Seger and Lt. Col. Sheri Miller

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Mark’s an airline pilot with an MFA from Fairfield University, author of a memoir and two novels, contributing editor for Airways magazine, and former managing editor for Mason's Road literary journal. His work has also appeared in numerous magazines, journals, and newspapers. He lives in St. Louis, MO near the big staple in the middle of the USA map. Locals call it: The Arch. ... more

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