[Verse 1]
Eight years old with a flour sack cape
Tied all around his neck
Well, he climbed up on the garage
And he figures what the heck?
He screwed his courage up so tight
That the whole thing come unwound
He got a running start, bless his heart
He's headed for the ground

[Chorus]
He's one of those who knows
That life is just a leap of faith
Spread your arms, hold your breath
And always trust your cape

[Verse 2]
Now he's all grown up with a flour sack cape
Tied all around his dreams
He's full of piss and vinegar
Bustin' at the seams
So he licks his finger and checks the wind
It's gonna be do-or-die
He ain't scared of nothing, boys
He's pretty sure he could fly
[Chorus]
He's one of those who knows
That life is just a leap of faith
Spread your arms, hold your breath
And always trust your cape

[Verse 3]
Well, he's old and gray with a flour sack cape
Tied all around his head
But he's still jumping off the garage
And he will be 'til he's dead
For years, the people always said
He was actin' like a kid
He didn't know he couldn't fly
And so he did

[Chorus]
He's one of those who knows
That life is just a leap of faith
Spread your arms and hold your breath
And always trust your cape
He's one of those who knows
That life is just a leap of faith
Spread your arms and hold your breath
And always trust your cape