Song Description
A song celebrating the human spirit; the ability to pull pride out of sorrow and determination out of disaster.
| Song Length |
4:52 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
Subject |
Hero, Pride |
| Similar Artists |
Toby Keith, George Strait |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
Terry Weatherbe, SOCAN
10735 84 Avenue Edmonton Alberta CANADA T6E 2H8 (780) 240-1372
onthewind.music@gmail.com
That's What Heroes Do
We lost Grandpa Joe at Paschendealle
Uncle Fred in the Ardennes
Uncle Amos fell at Inchon
And my brother at Khe Sanh.
They all had dreams and lives and loves
The same as me and you.
They gave it all for a folded flag
'Cause THAT'S WHAT HEROES DO.
Each time I close my eyes each night
As my body starts to sag
I see those thirteen folds and tucks
Become a folded flag.
I see the loved ones' anguished eyes
Stare at that fold of blue
And I see sorrow yield to pride
.Cause THAT'S WHAT HEROES DO.
THAT'S WHAT HEROES DO
They honor me and you.
Their sacrifice and pain
Pays the price for all we gain.
Angels hold us when we cry
Soothing hearts with each goodbye
Helping us to see it through
God knows THAT'S WHAT HEROES DO.
{Turnaround}
Now each time I close my eyes at night
As my spirit starts to sag
I see tear-stained dusty faces
Clearing rubble 'neath our flag.
When harm comes to the homeland
And it's down to me and you
I know our strength will seize the day
'Cause THAT'S WHAT HEROES DO.
THAT'S WHAT HEROES DO
They honor me and you.
Their sacrifice and pain
Pays the price for all we gain.
Angels hold us when we cry
Soothing hearts with each goodbye
Helping us to see it through
God knows THAT'S WHAT HEROES DO.