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"Back on the Air," by Allen Chance (W2BUZ) and Paul Rogers

The "Up Front" page of the May 2022 issue of QST magazine mentions a musical tribute to ham radio entitled, "Back on the Air," by Allen Chance (W2BUZ) and Paul Rogers. It has a soothing melody and the video is accompanied by photos matching the lyrics as it goes along. A repeating CW CW CW in Morse code can be heard in the background. You probably have to be a Ham operator to appreciate the message and visuals. Warning: If you are easily triggered by a couple "guy" pictures, this video is not for you; please move on.

As best as I can discern, these are the lyrics to "Back on the Air:"

If I was living in the country In the best of all possible worlds There'd be nothing there to bug me Just a bunch of pretty girls
You know what I'd be doing It sure gets cold out there At the end of the day I'm in my shack Gettin' back on the air
I'm back in the shack I'm back on the air Getting back on the air
If I was in the service Stationed at "Fort God Knows Where" (Your left, your right, your left your right You had a good home You left, you're right)
At the end of my watch You'd find me in my swivel chair Getting back on the air
If I was in prison Facing the electric chair My last wish, please grant it Let me back on the air
In the chair Let me back on the air To anywhere Getting back on the air
Let me back on the air To anywhere
In the chair Let me back on the air To anywhere Getting back on the air
Cq, Cq, Cq W2BUZ	CQ CQ CQ (audio)

Posted April 15, 2022

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