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Modern​-​Day Hero

from Straight Up by Dusty Woods

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No super-hero muscles or space guns - just a straightforward yet evocative country-folk song for the real heroes we see every day. Dedicated to all the guys out there who do what they have to, with no thanks from modern society.

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I used to think heroes wore six-guns and Stetsons
Or sailed the blue ocean with swords at their sides,
But now that I’m older I see there’s some heroes,
Who do what they have to and swallow their pride.

Chorus:
And this is a song for the modern-day hero
Who works in the factory on the old nine to five,
Let's raise a glass for the every day hero
He just does what he has to, to keep his family alive.

He works in the mines and he drives for a living,
He fishes the ocean and serves in the stores,
He gives up his dreams of fortune and freedom,
He knows that he’s needed so he gives some more.

(Chorus)

There’s all kinds of songs about cowboys and drifters,
The TV is full of the tough private eye,
But stop for a moment and think about heroes,
Say a small prayer for the regular guys.

Chorus:
And this is a song for the modern-day hero
Who works in the factory on the old nine to five,
Let's raise a glass for the every day hero
He just does what he has to - to keep us all alive.

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from Straight Up, released March 20, 2018
Lead vocal and harmonies; acoustic rhythm-lead guitar, harmonica: R.J. "Dusty" Woods.

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Dusty Woods Clementsvale, Nova Scotia

Born in BC, Canada in 1947, Dusty started performing in bands in his early teens. He was always honing his craft, learning stagecraft from more experienced performers.

Dusty passed away in Nova Scotia in 2017. The man is gone, but his music lives on. Dusty's online presence is managed by Mrs. Dusty (Jeri-Lynn Woods). My goal is to share the magic and keep the Dusty Woods legacy alive. ... more

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