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