The Mighty Hood
(A Tribute to H.M.S. Hood and Crew)
The mighty Hood, the name acquired,
She toured the world and was admired,
Her mighty grace, it shook the best,
Until disaster stunned the West.
For years before this tragic blow
Her beauty shone with supreme glow,
Throughout the world she was well known
For her splendour and her grace alone.
Her crew were proud of being part
Of a ships company with a superb heart,
When things went wrong as sure they must
The name of Hood restored their trust.
During the years of trial and woe
The Hood was first to have a go,
She fought her way through thick and thin
To show the world that we could win.
In the dark days of World War Two
We knew that Hood would see us through,
And she did until that fatal day
When Bismarck smashed our dreams away.
Her gallant crew had done their best,
But many souls were laid to rest.
Lives that were lost were not in vain
For the name of Hood would live again.
And those who perished on that day,
Their name will shine in bright array.
For years to come they'll stand supreme
As members of the finest team.
The Hood was something never lost,
Although this day we count the cost
Of comrades great who gave their lot,
But what they gave was not forgot.
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