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