Stops for a short while On a steep hill incline He runs from time to time Treading out a pace, a path That will be so hard to follow Back-breaking precision Breath-taking speed If he tries his luck, he will succeed Watches set at Greenwich Time The watch he keeps, he cannot sleep Sees the ships out in the night He hears their call, he sees their lights This time He’s out on his own for the first time He’s out on his own till the next time He’s out on his own Watches set at Greenwich Time The watch he keeps, he cannot sleep Sees the ships out in the night He hears their call, he sees their lights This time He’s out on his own for the first time He’s out on his own till the next time He’s out on his own He’s out on his own He’s out on his own He’s out on his own