An American Hero (feat. Carlene Carter)

We saw the lights go down across the land We were waiting for someone to take a stand And there was no one there to hear the call No one listening to us at all Hey now, you know we need an American hero Right now, we're searching for an American hero Who will stand up tall for everyone I grew up in a little town just off the grid We didn't have a dime to spend, but no one did We watched the world from far away It was growing darker every day Hey now, you know we need an American hero Right now, we're searching for an American hero Who will stand up tall for everyone, everyone We weren't big enough to change the scenes That was for people in those magazines But what if no one stood to play the part But what if no one had a heroes' heart Hey now, you know we need an American hero Right now, we're searching for an American hero Who will stand up tall for everyone, everyone (everyone) Why are we waiting from afar (ooh) Let's be the heroes that we are Maybe we'll change the world, we'll never see Unless we try to change it, you and me It's time to stand up here and dare for more Become the heroes we've been waiting for Hey now, you know we need an American hero Right now, we're searching for an American hero Who will stand up tall for everyone, everyone (everyone) Who will stand up tall for everyone, hear me now An American hero