Story Behind The Song
Often we take for granted the heroics of others, particularly "everyday" heroes.
Song Description
Everyday heroes don't think of themselves as heroes. This song is a tribute to them.
| Song Length |
3:57 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Content, Welcoming |
Subject |
Hero, General |
| Similar Artists |
Clint Black, Travis Tritt |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I AIN'T NO HERO
Copyright 2007 by Barry Meadow
Smoke filled the apartment down on Ninth Street
People screaming, panic everywhere
The fireman raced up the stairs and broke down the door
Guided them all to the safety of the cool night air
He said, "I ain't no hero, I'm just a working man
Doin' my job the best way I can
I'm not in this for fortune, I don't do it for fame
If you were in my shoes, I'm sure you'd do the same."
A wild-eyed man waved a gun inside the restaurant
Was he dangerous or just crazy, hard to say
The policeman stood his ground and spoke with quiet words
Got the man to drop his weapon and led him away
He said, "I ain't no hero, I'm just a working man
Doin' my job the best way I can
I'm not in this for fortune, I don't do it for fame
If you were in my shoes, I'm sure you'd do the same."
He's an ironworker, he's a coal miner
He's a timber cutter, he's an oil rigger
He risks his life each day
He wouldn't have it any other way
Far from home a soldier's standing guard
Watching, waiting, ready all the time
He faces danger every day and never complains
Sustained by strength, honor, tradition and pride
He says, "I ain't no hero, I'm just a working man
Doin' my job the best way I can
I'm not in this for fortune, I don't do it for fame
If you were in my shoes, I'm sure you'd do the same."
"I ain't no hero, I'm just a working man
Doin' my job the best way I can
I'm not in this for fortune, I don't do it for fame
If you were in my shoes, I'm sure you'd do the same."