The Cape

Guy Clark
 Well he's eight years old he's got a flour sack cape tied all around his neck
 He's climbing up on top the garage figurin' what the heck
 He screws his courage up so darn tight, that the whole thing come unwound
 He got a runnin' start and bless his heart, he headed for the ground
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 'Cause he's one of those who knows his life
 Is just a leap of faith
 Gotta' spread your arms and hold your breath
 And always trust your cape
 Well he's all grown up, he's got a flour sack cape, tied all around his dream
 He's full of piss and vinegar, ah, he's bustin' at the seams
 He licks his finger and checks the wind, it's gonna be do or die
 He wasn't scared of nothin', boys, he was pretty sure he could fly
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 Now he's old and grey with a flour sack cape, tied all around his head
 And he's still jumpin' off the garage and will be til he's dead
 All these years the people said the fool was actin' like a kid
 And since he didn't know he couldn't fly, well of course he did
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