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| Lyric 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 / RPJ |
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Short Song Description:
A story about a small town kid that becomes a hero.
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Long 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.
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Story Behind the Song:
After the attacks of 9/11, I watched the stories of people sent off to war coming -- kids so young going off in service of their country. It was heartbreaking to me to see many of them come home in their flag-draped coffins, but I was amazed at the react
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| Song Length |
4:05 |
| Primary Genre |
Country-Traditional |
| Tempo / Feel |
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| Tempo / Feel |
Slow (71 - 90) |
| Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Subject Matter 1 |
Armed Forces |
| Subject Matter 2 |
Life |
| Mood 1 |
Pleasant |
| Mood 2 |
Moving |
| Similar Artist 1 |
Leann Rimes |
| Similar Artist 2 |
Trisha Yearwood |
| Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
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-- 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
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