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The Cape Lyrics

Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker
Album: Gonzo Stew

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 figurinâ‚¬â„¢ what the heck
He screws his courage up so darn tight, that the whole thing come unwound
He got a runninâ‚¬â„¢ start and bless his heart, he headed for the ground

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'Cause heâ‚¬â„¢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
Heâ‚¬â„¢s full of piss and vinegar, ah, heâ‚¬â„¢s bustinâ‚¬â„¢ at the seams
He licks his finger and checks the wind, itâ‚¬â„¢s gonna be do or die
He wasnâ‚¬â„¢t scared of nothinâ‚¬â„¢, 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 heâ‚¬â„¢s still jumpinâ‚¬â„¢ off the garage and will be til heâ‚¬â„¢s dead
All these years the people said the fool was actinâ‚¬â„¢ like a kid
And since he didn't know he couldn't fly, well of course he did

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