FAWM: "The Halls of Old Xavier"

The Halls of Old Xavier

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Liner Notes

since so many real-life institutions of higher learning (as well as campgrounds and fictional Catskills resorts where dancing happens and no babies get put in corners) use the tune of "Annie Lisle" for their alma maters and anthems, I figure a certain school for gifted youngsters in West Chester New York would do the same...

#publicdomain #traditional #comics

Lyrics

A bit east of the Hudson River
west of Long Island Sound
exists a school for gifted youngsters
where mutations abound;
students who control the weather,
pass unharmed through walls
teleport to distant places
these kids can do it all.

fly the Blackbird, aid the helpless,
while learning self-control
inside the Halls of old Xavier
such abil'ties to behold!.

In the basement you will find Cerebro
and the Danger Room,
Charles seeks out those who need his training
and combat skills take bloom
practicing to defeat Sent'nels
and the Brotherhood
All to protect the ones who fear them,
fight for the greater good.

fly the Blackbird, aid the helpless,
while learning self-control
inside the Halls of old Xavier
such abil'ties to behold!.

Through the drama Claremont wrote of;
relationships take shape
rivals appear from future timelines
love triangles uncontained!
apocalyptic premonitions
immortal conflicts reign
still X-Men strive to tip the balance
toward order sustained!

fly the Blackbird, aid the helpless,
while learning self-control
inside the Halls of old Xavier
such abil'ties to behold!.