[Verse 1]
When the day is done
We'll get out of here
When the race is won
And the coast is clear
Jump a sinking ship
Grab a falling leaf
I'll place a smoke ring 'round your yellow fingers
And a rose in your teeth
[Chorus]
We'll go climbing broken ladders to glory
Climbing broken ladders to glory
[Verse 2]
When the faithful doubt
Feel the rafters shake
Feel our souls wear out
And our laces break
You're my ravaged nun
I'm your greasy priest
Playing "Taps" upon a battered toy trumpet
'Til the lock's released
[Chorus]
And we go climbing broken ladders to glory
Climbing broken ladders to glory
[Guitar Solo]
Mmm
[Verse 3]
When the Beast is crowned
We'll be at the dance
You in your tattered gown
Me in my underpants
I will turn to salt
You will turn to sand
We'll get blown across the cracked linoleum
Out to the Promised Land
[Chorus]
We'll go climbing broken ladders to glory
Climbing broken ladders to glory
[Outro]
When the day is done
When the day is done
When the day is done