You're A Hero To Me Song Lyrics and Chords by Johnny Rodriguez
You're A Hero To Me
Recorded by Johnny Rodriguez
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You left us behind to fight the fight
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We cried when you left but we
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knew you were right
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Can't take for granted that
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freedom will survive
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Without those willing to
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make the sacrifice
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Though you didn't fall
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you gave your
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all
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You're a
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hero to
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me
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All the years you were
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away
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Are not forgotten by
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to
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day
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You stood for the flag and liber
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ty
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In our heart you
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did your part
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keep our country
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free
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You survived and
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made it home
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alive
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You're a
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hero to
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me
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You don't have to
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fall to make a
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stand
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You don't have to
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die to be a
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hero
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Thank God you
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survived and
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came back
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alive
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Without you where would we
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be
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You're a
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hero to
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Passing our old hangout today
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Talking about our friends who went
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away
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Those who gave their life for you and
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How I wish you believed it was
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meant to be
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That you survive and
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make it home
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alive
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You're a
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hero to
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me
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FAQ
Who sang the the song You're A Hero To Me?
- The song You're A Hero To Me was sang by Johnny Rodriguez.
Who is Johnny Rodriguez?
- Juan Raoul Davis "Johnny" Rodriguez (born December 10, 1951) is an American country music singer. He is a Tejano and Texas country music singer, infusing his music with Latin sounds, and even singing verses of songs in Spanish.
In the 1970s and 1980s, he was one of country music's most successful male artists, recording a string of hit songs, such as "You Always Come Back to Hurting Me," "Desperado," "Down on the Rio Grande" and "Foolin'." He has recorded six No. 1 country hits in his career.