Hero In My Eyes

[Verse 1] Sunset on the South Carolina sand A giant hand held my small hand Daddy knelt down, looked me in the eye Said, "Sweet pea, reach up, touch the sky!" He wore a uniform, sharp and clean The bravest Marine I'd ever seen At bedtime, shadows on the wall He'd strum his six-string, singin' soft and tall "Don't you fear, my little dove, Daddy's here, wrapped in endless love." He taught me G, C, D Put the whole wide world in front of me [Chorus] My hero in my eyes, strong and ever-tall Couldn't imagine any stumble, any fall My fortress, my mountain, beneath the starlit skies My immortal daddy, my hero in my eyes [Verse 2] Teenage years, with storms and rain Heartbreaks whispered, easing pain That old guitar bridge between our souls He listened patiently, making me whole Crushes faded, friendships frayed On the porch steps, secrets stayed He traded orders for advice "Play it through, honey, play it nice." Harmonies rose, sweet and clear Chasing away every doubt and fear Best friend steady, anchor true Knew every melody I knew [Chorus] My hero in my eyes, steady as the dawn The rock I leaned on when my faith was gone My fortress, my shelter, beneath the changing skies My constant best friend, my hero in my eyes [Verse 3] Years flew by, my own hair grey Watched the lines etch on his face one day The hands that held the world so tight Trembled slightly in the evening light He laid the old guitar down slow A softer voice began to grow "Sweetheart," he sighed, voice thin and worn, "Feels like the tide has finally turned... Could you be strong for me awhile? Walk beside me down this mile?" The giant seemed a little small My hero needed me, after all [Bridge] The medals shine beside his bed Stories of the past he's said But the greatest battle's here and now I hold his hand, take a solemn vow To sing the songs, the old refrain To ease his worry, soothe the pain The love of music, deep and wide Lives in my children by my side And grandkids hum the lullabies Beneath the same forgiving skies [Chorus] My hero in my eyes, though time may take its toll The bravest heart I know, the purest, truest soul My fortress gently weathered, beneath the twilight skies He'll always be my daddy, my hero in my eyes [Outro] (Soft acoustic guitar strumming fades slowly)