I G Y

Donald Fagen

I.G.Y. (International Geophysical Year)Donald FagenStanding tough under stars and stripesWe can tellThis dream's in sightYou've got to admit itAt this point in time that it's clearThe future looks brightOn that train all graphite and glitterUndersea by railNinety minutes from NewYork to ParisWell by seventy-six we'll be A.O.K.What a beautiful world this will beWhat a glorious time to be freeGet your ticket to that wheel in spaceWhile there's timeThe fix is inYou'll be a witness to that game of chance in the skyYou know we've go to winHere at home we'll play in the cityPowered by the sunPerfect weather for a streamlined worldThere'll be spandex jackets one for everyoneWhat a beautiful world this'll beWhat a glorious time to be freeOn that train all graphite and glitterUndersea by railNinety minutes from NewYork to Paris(More leisure for artists everywhere)A just machine to make big decisionsProgrammed by fellows with compassion and visionWe'll be clean when their work is doneWe'll be eternally free yes and eternally youngWhat a beautiful world this'll beWhat a glorious time to be free.....