Shine

Lyrics

-- Instrumental version also available -- Billy McPherson's a small town kid Frames and freckles, he doesn't fit in He don't play football, cause he's too small But in his heart, he's ten feet tall Every night he dreams of someday When's he a hero to this town His mama says, you're my star Look inside, be who you are Shine, Billy, shine Earn your wings and take flight Soar beyond mountain skies My love is by your side Fly, fly high...shine Far away from daily chores Call to arms on distant shores His mama says, stand strong and tall Be brave, but most of all They welcomed Billy home today 21 guns and the trumpet played Shine, Billy, shine Now you have wings to fly Soar beyond mountain skies My love is by your side Fly, fly high...shine

Credits

Lyrics Credits: CJ Borden

Music Credits: CJ Borden

Producer Credits: Paul Bordenkircher

Publisher Credits: c 2007 Mesa Sand Music (ASCAP)

Performance Credits: CJB, vocals; Sam Morris, BGVs; other instruments cut at County Q Studios, Nashville

Label Credits: Mesa Sand Music

Description

Short Song Description: It's a story of a kid from a small town with a big heart. He dreams of going out and becoming a hero for his hometown.

Long Song Description: Contemporary country ballad featuring acoustic guitar and mandolin.

Story Behind the Song: After the attacks of 9/11, I watched the stories of people going off to warin service of their country. It was heartbreaking to me to see many of them come home in their flag-draped coffins.

Metadata

Song Length: 4:05

Primary Genre: Country-Contemporary

Secondary Genre: Country-General

Tempo: Slow (71 - 90)

Lead Vocal: Female Vocal

Subject Matter 1: Armed Forces

Subject Matter 2: Life

Mood 1: Moving

Mood 2: Poignant

Similar Artist 1: Martina McBride

Similar Artist 2: Carrie Underwood

Language: English

Era: 2000 and later