I rise in the dark --

So many things to do

Before the sun goes down.

Where do the hours go?

The day is spent

Before it's felt,

But that's not living

And I have living to do

Before the sun goes down.

Before the sun goes down

I must climb the hill to tomorrow

And look to the future.

Before the sun goes down

I must purchase the hours of this day

To use for my life --

My hopes --

My dreams --

Otherwise, they will fly past me

At the speed of light

Before the sun goes down.