Story Behind The Song

My dad was a big fan of John Wayne and John Wayne Movies. I write this in his honor but he never got to hear it.

Lyrics

John Wayne Movies
Joe Iantoscca

I'm starin' at this worn out leather chair
And somehow for a moment it's almost like he's there
I'm falling back in time as the memories take hold
And there I am beside him when I was six years old

He'd be the sheriff, I'd be his deputy
With my Silver Star and cowboy hat in front of our T.V.

Watchin' John Wayne Movies on rainy afternoons
His hero on the screen and mine here in this room
I thought he was everything a man could ever be
He was John Wayne to me

I parked my old red bike when I could drive
And asked if I could take his brand new pick-up for a ride
I remember how he laughed as he listened to my pleas
Then he reached into his pocket and handed me the keys

Now I sit here in his chair and reminisce
Until today I never knew how much I'd miss

Watchin' John Wayne Movies on rainy afternoons
His hero on the screen and mine here in this room
I thought he was everything a man could ever be
He was John Wayne to me

And like heroes in the end he chose courage over fear
Sometimes I can't believe that he's not here

When the days grow long and the clouds roll in
And I'm here alone rememberin'

Watchin' John Wayne Movies on rainy afternoons
His hero on the screen and mine here in this room
I thought he was everything a man could ever be
He was John Wayne to me