Dr. Nic
Maximus Cross
[Verse 1]
Nick got his license back in eighty-nine
Passed the test on his third try, he swears
Been flying Cessnas ever since
Mostly keeps them in the air
[Verse 2]
Last Tuesday he took the kids up
Said he'd show them how the town looks small
Wind came sideways, or so he claims
Wound up in the Hendersons' backyard
[Refrain]
He blamed the wind for everything
Even with chlorine in his hair
[Verse 3]
The kids were screaming, Sarah in the back
Little Jake holding onto his seat
Nick's yelling "brace for impact"
While aiming for the deep end, at least
[Verse 4]
Mrs. Henderson was on her float
Reading some paperback about Rome
Looked up and saw a Cessna coming down
Said she thought the Rapture had come home
[Refrain]
He blamed the wind for everything
Even with chlorine in his hair
[Verse 5]
The FAA came out the following week
Nick had his charts and his excuses ready
Talked about downdrafts and crosswinds
While the propeller dripped, unsteady
[Verse 6]
Now he's grounded for a little while
Drives his truck and drinks his beer at Mack's
Says he'll fly again come September
If the wind don't stab him in the back
[Outro]
Sarah won't get in a plane with him
Jake still flinches when a engine starts
But Nick's already planning next summer
Studying maps and weather charts
Versions
Dr. Nic (Version A)
Maximus Cross
Version A
Dr. Nic (Version B)
Maximus Cross
Version B