Lyrics
[Verse 1]
In Mainz by the old river Rhine, where history unfolds,
Lived a wise man named Gutenberg, who changed our world's course.
Gutenberg, oh Gutenberg, from letters he wove words,
And opened a printing press that gave the world something new.
[Chorus]
Oh, the press, the resounding press, let your song echo far,
For through this invention of Gutenberg, knowledge flows unbarred.
Gutenberg, oh Gutenberg, you gifted us more than words,
Books, newspapers, wisdom—all these you bestowed upon us.
[Solo kalimba]
[Verse 2]
Moveable type, lead, ink on paper's white expanse,
Each page, each word, a tale of the past's grand dance.
Thanks to you, dear master, we can grasp so much more,
Knowledge spreads wide, and the world grows richer than before.
[Solo tuba]
[Chorus]
Oh, the press, the resounding press, let your song echo far,
For through this invention of Gutenberg, knowledge flows unbarred.
Gutenberg, oh Gutenberg, you gifted us more than words,
Books, newspapers, wisdom—all these you bestowed upon us.
[Bridge]
From Gutenberg's press, a stream of wisdom flows,
And every person can now drink from this endless source.
Not just monks laboring in quiet scriptoria,
But all people, in homes, fields, and bustling cities.
[Verse 3]
From the Bible to the newspaper, from poetry to scholarly treatise,
Gutenberg, your legacy endures, a cultural treasure that never ceases.
Today, we remember you with gratitude, for the printing gift you gave,
Johannes, you opened our eyes to a world of knowledge so brave.
[Chorus]
Oh, the press, the resounding press, let your song echo far,
For through this invention of Gutenberg, knowledge flows unbarred.
Gutenberg, oh Gutenberg, you gifted us more than words,
Books, newspapers, wisdom—all these you bestowed upon us.
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