Impossible, though it may seem
We set our sights upon a dream
To be among the winning team
In one historic race

We quickly learned that to proceed
If ever we were to succeed
There was a mandatory need
To strengthen our foundation

With clarity, we made the choice
To value each and every voice
Whose goal is one day to rejoice
And elevate a nation

Chorus:
We will be the writers of our storied legacy
And the tone of what our soaring future is to be
In the name of those before us
Raise your voice and join the chorus
Truth and galaxies implore us to unfold the mystery

As we look back one hundred years
Through all the triumphs and the tears
We vow to not give in to fears
While facing the unknown

And when our voice was faltering
And finding it too hard to sing
There's comfort in remembering
Just how far we have grown

Since Orville took us off the ground
And Katherine brought us safely round
From Neil, we still can hear the sound
Of one small step we've taken

And through our next uncharted course
We contemplate our very source
With wonder as our driving force
Our spirit is unshaken

Chorus:
We will be the writers of our storied legacy
And the tone of what our soaring future is to be
In the name of those before us
Raise your voice and join the chorus
Truth and galaxies implore us to unfold the mystery

A Capella:
We will be the writers of our storied legacy
And the tone of what our soaring future is to be
In the name of those before us
Raise your voice and join the chorus
(modulate) As we lift our vision higher
NASA Langley leads the choir
Truth and passion burn like fire to a bold new century

for NASA's Centennial Celebration 2017