I climbed up on the divin’ board at my uncle’s swimmin’ pool;
thinkin’ this would be the way to show the big kids I’m cool.
I inched my way to the end, took a breath and swallowed hard.
But I used up all my courage just to get that far.

I peaked down at the water, Uncle Joe was waitin’ there.
My legs began to shiver, I was cold and scared.
I heard a boy shout, “He’s chicken!” Another one just laughed.
Uncle Joe whispered to me, “Soon they’ll want your autograph...

Chorus: 
Jump I’ll catch ya. Don’t worry ‘bout a thing.
Close your eyes, take a step, 
And leave the rest to me.
I promise you will float on angel’s wings.
So jump I’ll catch ya. Don’t worry ‘bout a thing,
Jump I’ll catch ya, you can trust me.

When he walked me back to my house, smoke filled the air.
A woman cried out desperately, “My son is trapped up there!”
A little boy stood in the window of a house engulfed in flames.
Uncle Joe rushed right over; I wondered how he got so brave. 
He said...
 
Repeat Chorus

Bridge:
thirty years have passed since that day we got so close.
Now I stand here helplessly. 
Uncle Joe is fadin’, doctors say it won’t be long
‘til the Lord sets him free.
Then oh, a look of peace comes on his face.
It’s as if he is hearin’ God say...

Jump I’ll catch ya. Don’t worry ‘bout a thing.
Close your eyes, take a step, and leave the rest to me.
I promise you will float on angel’s wings.
So jump I’ll catch ya. Don’t worry ‘bout a thing,
Jump I’ll catch ya. You’ve got my I guarantee!
Jump I’ll catch ya. You can trust me.

(c) Lou Heffenan