Standing there alone
The ship is waiting
All systems are go

"Are you sure?"
Control is not convinced
But the computer

Has the evidence
No need to abort
The countdown starts


Watching in a trance
The crew is certain

Nothing left to chance
All is working
Trying to relax

Up in the capsule
"Send me up a drink"
Jokes Major Tom

The count goes on

4, 3, 2, 1

Earth below us
Drifting, falling
Floating weightless

Calling, calling home

Second stage is cut

We're now in orbit
Stabilizers up
Running perfect

Starting to collect
Requested data
"What will it affect

When all is done?"
Thinks Major Tom


Back at ground control
There is a problem
"Go to rockets full"

Not responding
"Hello Major Tom
Are you receiving?

Turn the thrusters on
We're standing by"
There's no reply


4, 3, 2, 1
Earth below us

Drifting, falling
Floating weightless
Calling, calling home


4, 3, 2, 1
Earth below us

Drifting, falling
Floating weightless
Coming home


Earth below us
Drifting, falling

Floating weightless
Coming, coming home
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