Story Behind The Song
Travis Manion was a marine serving his second tour in Iraq and was shot and killed by a sniper. John and Travis were close friends at the Naval Academy. John has dedicated this song to Travis Manion and all men and women serving in the United States Arm
Song Description
song about Travis Manion, a Marine who was shot and killed in Iraq.
Song Length |
6:30 |
Genre |
Rock - General |
Tempo |
Tempo Undefined |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Peaceful |
Subject |
Sadness |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Courage, as brave as could be
With a heart as big as the world
Nothing here was worth your fear,
Nothing at all
You said victory in the battles we fight
Isn?t won easily
You gave what you could, what you had,
What you felt that you should
(Chorus)
Oh now the streets that you guard are gold
Always faithful
May God give the world
A heart half as big as yours.
If they could see, if the world only knew
The noble nature that defined you
Nothing short of selflessness
Leadership?s lowly it?s true
For heroes like you.