THE LEAP

J. Goodwin
September 15, 1994

People doubted every word as he stepped out on the ledge
All night long he said he could, but no one cared 'til now
His thoughts were clear; his words were faint; the man said he could fly
I didn't know just what to think
The man said he could fly

Earlier on we'd talked a bit and his thinking was quite odd
The words he chose made me think him wise, but his tone made me think twice
He spoke of earth; he spoke of sky; the man said he could fly
I didn't know just what to say
The man said he could fly

CHORUS
He said he'd fly up to the stars and touch the sky above
He said he'd walk on clouds up high and knock on heaven's door
The man
Said he
Could fly

He took a leap and spread his arms and left the ledge behind
Everyone's heart was in their throats and they watched with much surprise
He soared up high; he flew with ease; the man said he could fly
I didn't know just what to do
The man said he could fly.