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Date of Work
July 2002
Description
Song lyrics for "Swimming Lessons" by Bill Gessner. Two sheets of paper with typed lyrics. The song "Swimming Lessons" was written in honor of the late John Quaday, and was inspired by Carolyn King. The song is about John's life and a young girl's memories of him giving her swimming lessons.
Keywords
basket, Battle of the Bulge, Blue Earth, cherry, Invasion of Normandy, Minnesota, North Dakota, sidestroke, swimming
People Referenced
George Patton, John Quaday
Recommended Citation
Gessner, Bill, ""Swimming Lessons," Song Lyrics, 2002" (2025). Bill Gessner Song Lyrics and Poems. 37.
https://commons.und.edu/gessner-lyrics/37