American Idol
Duration
3:53
Genres
Description
A modern country song with male vocals about the heroes in all of our lives.
Lyrics
American Idol Daddy was a good man He taught me wrong from right Worked full time with his cancer Knowing God’s grace would get us by When he'd come home from work He’d always set me on his knee He'd say “Son, love your country and protect your family” He’d charged burning buildings Fought the war in ‘73 And I knew from that day on He’s who I wanted to be… An American Idol Standing strong in his faith, Don’t need a million people, To show him the way He can’t dance like a pop star Can’t sing a song in tune He’s an American Idol Red white and blue, for me and you Now mama’s gone back to work The late shift every night Serving dinner to the locals With some coffee and her friendly smile Daddy’s sickness came back strong And so did the bills And now every little tip Goes to paying for the pills She’s dead on her feet But never looks for sympathy And to me she represents All I want to be An American Idol Stands up for what is right Don’t need to hear the crowd roar In the bright spotlight She never dyed her hair No crazy tattoos She’s an American Idol Red white and blue, for me and you From up here on the stage Looking back at me Are everyday American Idols Defining who I want to be You’re an American Idol Stand up for what is right You don’t need to hear the crowd roar In the bright spotlight Don’t need to dye your hair Don’t have to sing in tune To be American Idols Red white and blue, for me and you Written by Dave Tough & Justin Busch © 2007 Contact: Dave Tough * 5801 Tee Pee Trace * Cane Ridge, Tennessee 615.554.6693 www.davetough.com
