I.G.Y Songtext
von Steely Dan

Standing tough under Stars and Stripes
We can tell this dream′s in sight
You've got to admit it, at this point in time that it′s clear
The future looks bright

On that train all graphite and glitter
Undersea by rail
90 minutes from New York to Paris
Well, by 76 we'll be a-OK

What a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free
What a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free, oh

Get your ticket to that wheel in space while there's time
The fix is in
You′ll be a witness to that game of chance in the sky
You know we′ve got to win


Here at home, we'll play in the city
Powered by the sun
Perfect weather for a streamlined world
There′ll be spandex jackets, one for everyone

What a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free
What a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free, yeah

On that train, all graphite and glitter
Undersea by rail
90 minutes from New York to Paris
(More leisure for artists everywhere)

Just a machine to make big decisions
Programmed by fellows with compassion and vision
We'll be clean when their work is done
We′ll be eternally free, yes, and eternally young

What a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free
What a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free


What a beautiful world this will be (this will be)
What a glorious time to be free (time to be free)
What a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free

What a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free
What a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free

What a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free