Jakob's got a ladder Climbs up to the sun Once you get to the top of it You're going to be someone Now I've got a ladder And it climbs up to the sky Once I get to the top of it I'm gonna be good and high Don't believe in ladders Heaven ain't in the sky But once you get to the top Look out kid Jakob keep climbing someday You're gonna get to the top you see You're living your life on Earth In a state of rebirth The work is done and time will tell If you're living in Hell This world is a heaven to me Sharon's got a rose Redder than her lipstick Says, "Brother can you spare a dime?" And then I give it to her quick Now I've got a rose But the wine is dirty red Drink enough for the both of us In the morning I might be dead Don't believe in roses Heaven ain't in the sky But once you get to the top Look out kid Joseph's got a coat Covers up the back seat Takes a hit of his smoke Then he says he can't see straight No, No I've got a vision Colors too bold to call Big enough for the both of us Big enough for us all Don't believe in visions Zion ain't in the sky But once you get to the top Look out kid