If Atlas held the world
Aloft with all his might
And then began to drop it
As Rand said was his right
Do you think he would be happier
Now that his task was through
Or would he realize what he'd done
And wish to make his choice anew
Yes if Atlas held the world
Aloft and held on tight
And despite the pain and suffering
He stayed true to the fight
Then when Galt and Roark came
To laugh and shame and mug
Atlas could say proudly
At least I didn't shrug
If Atlas held the world
Aloft with all his might
And then began to drop it
As Rand said was his right
Do you think he would be happier
Now that his task was through
Or would he realize what he'd done
And wish to make his choice anew
Yes if Atlas held the world
Aloft and held on tight
And despite the pain and suffering
He stayed true to the fight
Then when Galt and Roark came
To laugh and shame and mug
Atlas could say proudly
At least I didn't shrug