Some say the fool believes he's going somewhere Some say the wings of the heart won't fly But as a rule, it's a feeling that I don't share I believe some things you just have to try So I look to the sky with great expectation I know that You... Can lift me up Higher and higher Fly me away from this world below Pick me up out of the mire Lord, I'm prepared to go Higher and higher Hey, yeah, hey... Those restless winds keep blowing all around me Sure makes it tough getting off the ground The world closes in and everything surrounds me I start to think I'm gonna get shot down But You got Your eyes on my situation I know that You... Can lift me up Higher and higher Fly me away from this world below Pick me up, ooh, yeah, out of the mire Lord, I'm prepared to go Higher and higher There are more majestic And regal places I long to see So let me soar on the wings of an eagle Setting my spirit free, whoa... You lift me higher Lord, lift me up Higher and higher Fly me away from this world below Pick me up out of the mire Lord, I'm prepared to go Higher and higher Higher and higher Fly me away from this world below Pick me up out of the mire Lord, I'm prepared to go Higher and higher, ooh, yeah...