I tried to pull the rope down from the sky,
It wouldn't come down, so I started to climb,
I've got a great work to do and I can't come down.

I can't come down for the shame and fear,
Can't come down, 'cause I can see from here,
I've got a great work to do and I can't come down.

I found heat where hands can't reach and the eyes can't see,
The seed of fire.

Hopes are going out with the city lights,
I'm taking up hearts to the angels tonight,
I've got a great work to do and I can't come down,
I can't come down.