Clark, Guy - The Cape Lyrics

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"Words to live by, friends"

Truly great song.

Singing with your eyes closed that's a lost art

my grandma has alzheimers.

I play this wonderful song to remember a certain day, and an event, regarding my youngest son, who was then age 7. It's a true story, all the way and to this day. (love you, kiddo.) ( yer mom)

Always trust your Cape.

so i have a question.  when those souls that voted thumbs down on this die and enter hell. . . .will the reaction be endothermic or exothermic?

What you can do with a song or a poem or words. You can fly, take that leap, and keep doing it. Reality will not necessarily intervene as the story unfolds and prevails. Wear your capes proudly. Take those leaps of faith. Thanks Guy. Blowing Like A Bandit! Died in Nashville May 17 2016; born in Monahans Texas November 6 1941

It always makes me smile, even shed a tear or two. Old Guy sure could write a song, that could be me or you!
~RIP buddy. Your songs live on forever.

Guy and Susanna true love, i miss you , im still learning the way

"Life is just a leap of faith." Yes it is.

Guy... was a great picker and had his own cadence/timing that made him so epic. He is wearing a cape now.

Susanna wrote this, just an FYI

Wrote a final verse in the memory of Guy’s passing. The greatest poet and purveyor of sonic prose that Texas ever birthed:

Well he got good weather,
He was light as feather,
as he jumped into the air.

Flying high,
Caressed the sky,
As he climbed eternal stairs.

Well they laid him down,
Into the ground,
With that old flour sack cape.

He passed the test,
He flew the best,
So we laid that cape to rest.

This is so great

This song is about me. I did the very same thing....

I found Guy Clark in the mid 70s and have held him in my heart forever. I turn on people that I feel would appreciate him. The one that do are so appreciative the ones that dont just need more time. His music is absolutely timeless.

I jumped off the shed with an umbrella!

As a songwriter I wish I could write a song half as good.
Kenny hughes

What a prolific songwriter !! Guy Clark is my all time favorite ! Never give up on your dreams ! Never give up on hope ! Keep on chasing that dream !! RIP my friend......

AWSOME! Thanks!

Me and my uncle and my brother sang this song in my uncles truck and recorded it on the way back from hunting. My uncle passed away when he was 49 Rip Rhett Sease Bickley Jr

I'm 65 and still jumping off the garage.

I discovered this song through Kathy Mattea's cover, which reminded me of the theme from THE FALL GUY! But that's not a bad thing. This version is my favourite though. Great vocals and guitar riffs.

just sayin; so i was listening to this song and i simply texted my buddy b/c he's the only one who would know....and he said he was seeing you on fathers day.........tell me he's not f'd up and your in Austin on fathers day weekend?

I'm here because of Quint.

One word here: Masterpiece.

Great songwriter no doubt,but did you check out the "Gee Tar" playin!!

I love this song

Here I am trying to get as drunk as I can get
And since I got no memories now
I got nothing to regret

I'm gonna drink until I die
Don't wanna wake tomorrow
Don't you pretend to care about me
It's me that's got to go

I have many favorites by this wonderful singer/sonrwriter but this is absolutely my favorite! God bless you and Rest In Peace my friend!

Thank you for this song, Guy Clark! Means so much to me, my kids and grandkids and my swimmers! God bless you! We miss you!

Genius.

What a treat. He's pretty sure he could fly... Exactly,,,

I didn’t even know he passed saw him a while back... loved it.

Great songwriter and very special voice.

Gregory Larry Just found out tonight. Knew his songs but not him....now I get to discover another great artist....that’s been happening a lot lately...i find them after they are gone. Don’t know what it means....

Glad you found him. I'm the same. I'm glad I find them. Better than late than never. Some else you might try is Darrin Bradbury. While, I'm at it, please excuse the shameless self promotion. But here is video I made. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRSmRsnMFkM

Guy Clark never disappoints. Thank you Guy and RIP.

I'm getting married in a week and have had flour sack capes made for each other. At the end of the ceremony we are going to tie our's on and play this song with our "leap of faith'. Our capes represent God's hand on our shoulders how can't get more trustworthy than that. Thank you Guy RIP.

Great song. Love the message in it. Always trust your cape!

He inspired me to play and sing.

spread your arms, hold your breath, and trust your cape.....sometimes ya just gotta...

Hey, Rod. I ain't in Lubbock.

Here's to you Guy. Back to hanging out with Townes and Susanna.

Спасибо за прекрасную песню

We sure lost one of the greats on May 17, 2016. Thanks for everything Mr. Guy Clark.

Un ami qui met la main sur ton épaule, et qui murmure, ça va aller.

Well, 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...

I love u guy Clark u are the smartest kindest person In the world I love u and miss u

I finally learned how to play this! Not as good as Guy does of course, but still pretty well!

RIP Guy Clark , loved your music

How can anyone give a dislike to this Song ??????
Ununderstandable

Let him roll Lord, Let him roll.

Thank you for the music Guy and Susanna...as one...amazing...Texas Cooking & Old Number 1's...a double album anyone should own...Any How I Love You...the perfect tribute to your devotion...miss you both together now.........for sure...said best forever when Susanna passed over...Whenever I picture you I see you with your wings...together...love..................

Spread your arms and hold your breath...

RIP

I'm watching this with tears in my eyes. So simple, sweet, and soulful. I had literally discovered Guy Clark like a month ago. If anything good comes from losing these wonderful musicians, it might be the younger generation learning about them all over again. <3

I learnt a lot from you Guy, hope you had a life full of Love, Friends and Dreams that really came true.

Even when I was too young and dumb to realize that a huge number of my musical heroes were singing your songs you were there.  Thanks for the music Mr. Clark.  R.I.P.

You are missed! One of the best....always trust your cape!

His cape is finally unfurled. RIP!

l loved Guy Clark!

Always trust your cape. Life's lessons #77.

RIP Guy Clark, you will be greatly missed.

The man was a wordsmith, unparalleled.

Damn another great singer songwriter has left us RIP Guy Clark

RIP Guy, we have lost a legend. Thank you for the music.

One of my all time favorite songs. Thank you Guy for your words and music, you have been a big part of my life. Rest in Peace Guy.

Another national treasure gone but not forgotten.....RIP Guy

Trust your cape Guy. You will be sorely missed, I am sure you and Townes are sharing stories.

Never heard of him until the news tonight.  Listening to this.  In tears.

beautiful - RIP

Thanks for all the songs, Guy, we love you.

So sad. RIP. What a great great talent

i do feel quite a sense of loss at the passing. of this man.more so perhaps because whenever i hear guy i think of richard evans who introduced him to me.this song especially..always trust your cape.

Rest in peace, Guy Clark!!! Thanks for your awesome music!!!

RIP..Guy Clark. (Nov. 6, 1941 – May 17, 2016)
 Age 74.

Tears at the loss of this great one. I haven''t seen this version before. I suspect it's fairly recent. Interesting that he wrote this song so many years ago (1975) and here he is singing it with every bit as much commitment to the truth, as if he'd written it with the life experience he had at the time of this performance.

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God Bless Guy Clark. You mattered!

An irreplaceable talent. Rest in peace, Guy.

Apparently God is planning an epic concert soon as we have lost another legend

yes he is!

Musc is like a vine. It keeps on weaving.

Apparently God is planning an epic concert soon as we have lost another legend

Always trust your cape...you can fly now Guy Clark.

RIP. you will be missed very much.

"He did not know he could not fly, and so he did" Rest in peace to my idol.

Favorite line of all time

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I clicked on comments because I wanted to say exactly the same thing, but you way beat me to it. Yes, RIP Guy, and I hope wherever he is it's a kitchen table in a well-worn house and there's just folks sitting together singing.

An American Americana original. RIP Guy Clark.

Heavy hearts this morning. Thank you for crossing into my orbit, Guy. My life is better for it.

I so loved your comment, Rikki. Very nicely put.

Say hello to Townes for me, Guy. Happy trails.

RIP Guy. See you in the great beyond.

I am thinking of leaving illinois where I'd worked my whole life; to go to New Mexico (now that I'm retired). This song will be like a prayer to me as I head out on that long journey, alone, in my car. Ya gotta always just trust your cape ...

geez louise Hope you made it. NM is nice but AZ is breathtaking!

geez louise update ? Been 2 years, you should have made it somewhere....

Marianne wish you luck my friend !! Always wanted to do the same ,,,,

Marianne, I am 72 and just about to go backpacking around Europe taking in all the major capitals over a 6 week tour. Then after that I tour Japan. This song inspires me.

@Ken Pollard
Have a good one.
I love traveling.
Done most of it in my converted schoolbus.
I like that better than having to sleep in different beds, eating in restaurants.
It's great to just pull over and cook dinner and chill out then get to sleep indoors in your own comfortable bed.
Then in the morning either check out the area and stay a while or move on down the road.
I often got work at stables or ranches and because I already had my home with me I never had to pay for a place to stay.
Loved living on the road.
I'm not afraid of adventure.

Have a great journey.
✌💞🌎🎶
KEH

I remember as a kid... the neighbor boys (and I just found out... my SISTER) would jump off of the garage. We were scared as heck for them, but I guess they "got it" WAY more that we did. Thanks, Guy! LOVE this!
I agree with ThreeChordGuitar. What the heck?

+Susan Myers Well, we know the meaning of the song is deeper than that. Sorta like (in newer times) run Forest run when he couldn't figure things out and so just ran and ran and ran .... sometimes in life we need to just do this (and always trust our cape). When I was little, in Oklahoma, me and my brother found something in the woods that looked like a parachute. Strangely, he insisted I clime on the roof FIRST .. he said ... you'll glide down slowly .. I've seen this on the TV !! So, I jumped. Nearly broke by legs !! My brother is now deceased by about 6 years now. How I miss him so.

Susan Myers Jumped off a few garages and barns myself!

I prefer listen to guys like Guy Clark, they tell a thousand page book in four minutes.
Just imagine the rest, that's enough for me.

Yup - exactly - that's the "craft" of being a good story teller. The listener is directly involved in making the picture. It isn't a "recital" it's a dialogue.

Always trust your Cape.

Oops - I made a mistake! I clicked on the 17 folks who did a thumbs down and became one! NOT my intention. Maybe 17 others made the same mistake? Guy Clarkis my main songwriting hero and I have the greatest respect for him and his lyricism. I have had the honour of meeting him twice (in the UK). Sadly the last time became over (2006) there were two front seats empty as I was busy having a heart operation!

Guy Clark..dude,,,You been the best froever,,and you ain't lost shiut Man

there are now sixteenn peopee whoo know squat.....who could even??