It must have been cold there in my shadow

To never have sunlight on your face

You were content to let me shine

That's your way

You always walked a step behind



So I was the one with all the glory

While you were the one with all the strain

A beautiful face without a name

For so long

A beautiful smile to hide the pain



Did you ever know that you're my hero?

And everything I would like to be

I can fly higher than an eagle

For you are the wind beneath my wings



It might have appeared to go unnoticed

But I've got it all here in my heart

I want you to know, I know the truth

Of course I've known it

I would be nothing without you



Did you ever know that you're my hero?

And everything I wish I could be

I can fly higher than an eagle

For you are the wind beneath my wings



Did I ever tell you, you're my hero?

You're everything, everything I wish I could be

Oh and I, I can fly higher than an eagle

For you are the wind beneath my wings