[Originally By
Peter Schilling]

Standing there alone
the ship is waiting
all"all systems are go go!"
are"are you sure? sure?"
control is not convinced
but the computer
has the evidence
"no need toenter deleted
abort"
the countdown starts

watching in a trance
the crew is certain
nothing left to chance
all"all is working working!"
trying to relax
up in the capsule
"send me up a
drink" 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"running perfect"
starting to collect
requested data
what"what will it effect
when all is done done?"
thinks Major Tom

back at ground control
there is a problem problem-
go"go to rockets full 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...

across the stratosphere
a final message message-
"give my wifeenter deleted
my love"
then nothing more

far beneath the ship
the world is mourning
they don't realize
he's alive
no one understands
but Major Tom sees
now the life commands
this"this is my home
I'm coming home home"

Earth below us
drifting falling
floating weightless
comingcalling home...
Earth below us
drifting falling
floating weightless
comingcalling home...
Earth below us
drifting falling
floating weightless
coming comingcalling calling home...
home.....
home.....
home.....
home.....
home.....

[Originally By
Peter Schilling]