C 
You left us behind to fight the fight 

G7                            C 
We cried when you left but we knew you were right 

F                           C 
Can't take for granted that freedom will survive 

Am                       G7 
Without those willing to make the sacrifice 
  
F                      C             F 
Though you didn't fall you gave your all 

C        G7      C 
You're a hero to me 


G7                     C 
All the years you were away 

G7                   C         C7 
Are not forgotten by America today 

F                               C 
You stood for the flag and liberty 

Am               D7 
In our heart you did your part 

   F                G7 
To keep our country free 

F                C            F 
You survived and made it home alive 

C        G7      C 
You're a hero to me 


F                 G7             C 
You don't have to fall to make a stand 

F                 G7          C 
You don't have to die to be a hero 

F             G7           C         Am 
Thank God you survived and came back alive 

F                          G7 
Without you where would we be 

F        G7      C 
You're a hero to me 



Passing our old hangout today 

G7                                 C 
Talking about our friends who went away 

F                                     C 
Those who gave their life for you and me 

Am                             G7 
How I wish you believed it was meant to be 

F                    C            F 
That you survive and make it home alive 

C        G7      C 
You're a hero to me 


F                 G7             C 
You don't have to fall to make a stand 

F                 G7          C 
You don't have to die to be a hero 

F             G7           C         Am 
Thank God you survived and came back alive 

F                          G7 
Without you where would we be 

F        G7      C 
You're a hero to me