He drives into the city, works extra hard all day He finishes up early, so he can get away 'Cause there's a blue-eyed kid on second base Wants dad to watch him play, daddy knows he's waitin' So he hurries on his way
'Cause you know heroes come in every shape and size Makin' special sacrifices for others in their lives No one gives them medals, the world don't know their names But in someone's eyes they're heroes just the same
She rocks her cryin' baby in the hours before dawn She whispers words of hope to help her husband to hold on She takes time with the children, makin' sure they know she cares She's more than just a momma, she's the answer to their prayers
'Cause you know heroes come in every shape and size Makin' special sacrifices for others in their lives No one gives them medals, the world don't know their names But in someone's eyes they're heroes just the same
Now, I don't pretend to know you but I bet it's safe to say There's someone out there somewhere, lookin' up to you today And they see everythin' you do except for your mistakes You may not think you measure up but you've got all it takes
'Cause you know heroes come in every shape and size Makin' special sacrifices for others in their lives No one gives them medals, the world don't know their names But in someone's eyes they're heroes just the same
No one gives them medals, the world don't know their names But in someone's eyes they're heroes just the same Yeah, in someone's eyes they're heroes just the same Talkin' 'bout a hero, a special kind of hero, no ordinary hero Talkin' 'bout a hero, a special kind of hero, yeah.