Standing there alone "what will it affect the ship is waiting when all is done?" all systems are go thinks major tom "are you sure?" Back at ground control control is not there is a problem convinced "go to rockets full" but the computer no responding has the evidence "hello major tom are no need to abort you receiving? the countdown starts turn the thrusters on Waiting in a trance we are standing by" the crew is certain no reply nothing left to chance 4,3,2,1..... all is working Chorus: trying to relax Across the up in the capsule strathosphere "send me up a drink"l a final message:"give jokes major tom my wife my love" the count goes on then nothing more 4,3,2,1.... Far beneath the ship Chorus: the world is mourning earth below us they don't realize he's drifting , falling alive floating weightless no one understands calling , calling home but major tom sees "now the lights Second stage is cut commands we're now in orbit this is my home stabilizers up i'm coming home running perfect Chorus: