Look around
Got no place to stay
God I hate this town, depending on the day
You lift me up, you lift me down
Alright, okay

While I got no life, I got no hope
I'm falling in love
Help me through the fight
Help me with tonight
I'm calling

What to do I find it hard to know
Lord, the walk is not the one I chose

Lift me up and turn me over
Lead me on into the dawn
Take me to the highest mountain
Tie me up, love in a storm
Have you decided on my fortune?
Facing the future in your eyes
With your imperial behavior
We fight amidst the battle cries

Open doors
They may be closed to me
The fire's still burning in my heart

What to do I find it hard to know
I want to turn my life around


Lyrics submitted by Gabe

Lift Me Up Lyrics as written by Trevor Charles Rabin Chris Squire

Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Musicnotes, Inc.

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    Personally, my favorites Yes song. It just seems so spiritual and compassionate.

    Juniper Prismon February 19, 2007   Link
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    I think Mike Portonoy and John Petrucci sat together in a basement somewhere and listened to this for hours.

    Awesome. Yes is so clearly one of the most innovative bands in history.

    T_D_Phoenixon July 24, 2007   Link

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