Verse: It's a cold November Friday night, football's in the air It's the big game that decides braggin' rights all year Fourth and nine in overtime, listen to the crowd Jones drops back, there's the pass, Smith pulls it in, touchdown
Chorus: Hometown heroes, you know who they are Small town dreamers born with big time hearts Ready for the moment, always there to save the day Hometown heroes all across the USA
Verse: Just as quick as lightning strikes, the funnel cloud touched down Its path of devastation ran right through that country town And in the rain the people came to lend a helping hand As flood lights shined through the night, miracles began
Repeat chorus:
Bridge: Through the course of two World Wars, Korea, and Vietnam From the deserts in Irag to the mountains of Afghanistan They're watchin' over this great land