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The Greatest American Hero Theme Song And Lurics

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Song TitleBelieve It or Not
PerformerJoey Scarbury
ComposerMike Post
LyricistStephen Geyer
Episodes / Seasons44 Episodes (3 Seasons)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Theme Song Lyrics

Look at what’s happened to me I can’t believe it myself Suddenly I’m up on top of the world It should have been somebody else Believe it or not I’m walkin’ on air I never thought I could feel so free Flyin’ away on a wing and a prayer Who could it be? Believe it or not it’s just me Just like the light of a new day It hit me from out of the blue Breaking me out of the spell I was in Making all of my wishes come true Believe it or not I’m walkin’ on air I never thought I could feel so free Flyin’ away on a wing and a prayer Who could it be? Believe it or not it’s just me

Behind the Tune: Meaning & Story

The theme song for The Greatest American Hero, titled “Believe It or Not,” is one of the most successful TV themes in music history. Released in 1981 as part of the album America’s Greatest Hero, the song was performed by Joey Scarbury and reached the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number two.

Composed by the legendary Mike Post—the man behind themes for Law & Order and The A-Team—with lyrics by Stephen Geyer, the track perfectly encapsulates the show’s lighthearted and comedic nature. The series followed a teacher who was gifted a superpower suit by aliens but promptly lost the instruction manual, making the “wing and a prayer” lyrics especially fitting.

The series ran for three seasons and 44 episodes, concluding its original run on February 3, 1983. Decades later, the song remains an enduring pop-culture staple, frequently referenced in other media (most famously in Seinfeld) and continuing to evoke a powerful sense of nostalgia for the early ’80s.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official name of the theme song?
The song is officially titled “Theme from The Greatest American Hero (Believe It or Not).”
Who sang the vocals for this theme?
The song was performed by Joey Scarbury, for whom it became his most famous hit.
Did the song ever chart on the radio?
Yes, it was a massive commercial success, spending 18 weeks in the Top 40 and reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1981.
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