Hands of wisdom How they tremble Drink from the sweet cup It's bitter still All this heartache Poison water A little bit longer A little bit more Soon Clouds appear and lights go dim All will pass Home at last Close up all the doors Bring the music low Break the silver cord Turning back to dust Soon Clouds appear and lights go dim All will pass Home at last Night is falling For this stranger Sparks fly upward Then disappear Soon Clouds appear and lights go dim All will pass Home at last