Some Kind of Hero

dont think a singer is some kind of hero
with something heroic to say
its much more than likely hes just telling stories
and happened to tumble your way
he wishes he could take the credit
but its easier delivered than done
admiring a deed from a distance is one thing
but doing 'em's a whole nother one
i was a shy boy, i got no permission
to ever step out of that line
i just wanted someone to come up and tell me
'everythings gonna be fine.'
but you dont always hear what you want to from others
i know it doesnt happen for me
if i had a dollar for every rejection
a wealthier man i would be
take comfort to know fellow stumblers abound
who will take up your cause if they can
but the strength that you find in yourself is the key
and your piece in the part of the plan
i have discovered that worrying works
ill tell you why im fairly sure
most of the things that i worry about
never even come close to occur
and when i forget why im filling these pages
and im struggling to pick up my pen
then ill remember the look on your face
and ill start in all over again
take comfort to know fellow stumblers abound
who will take up your cause if they can
but the strength that you find in yourself is the key
and your piece in the part of the plan
dont think a singer is some kind of hero
with something heroic to say
for true acts of courage are played out by everyone
living on earth every day
so gather your things and you bundle on up
it can get awfully chilly out there
when you find something that you can hold on to
be sure that you handle it with care
dont ever get jealous if you should see someone
whos doing what they love to do
if youre paying attention to what your heart tells you
youre probably doing it, too
take comfort to know fellow stumblers abound
who will take up your cause if they can
but the strength that you find in yourself is the key
and your piece in the part of the plan