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