The Final Applause lyrics

The testing time chimes hour by hour

It lengthens without just cause

I stand by held by its power

Waiting for the final applause

Shall I pass or fail the test

Shall she stand or duly fall

Shall I excel above the rest

Or be a ghost who roamed a hall

Our bond is tried and true

For her presence I must wait

Yearning for her heart anew

The reunion of each soul's mate

The testing time chimes hour by hour

It lengthens without cause

I stand by held by its power

Waiting for the final applause

For in the end will come my goal

The bow before this cherished cause

A joyous chorus vaults in my soul

Waiting for the final applause