Yesterday's Hero Lyrics

When we walk down the street
See the people who stop and stare
And say "Haven't I seen that face somewhere a long time ago?"
When we walk down the street
See the stranger who says "Why hi!"
With a, "how you going, buddy"
When we walked on by "I thought I'd say hello"

They say: "Haven't I seen your face before?"
"Weren't you the boy that used to live next door?"
"Weren't you on television every night?"
"Haven't I seen you 'round"

Chorus:

We don't wanna be a yesterday's hero
Yesterday's hero, that's all we'll be
We don't wanna be a yesterday's hero
Yesterday's hero
Is all that we're gonna be if we don't get it together
Make a new plan and be constantly better
All that we'll be if we don't get it together, now
When we walk down the street
If you know me then pass me by
If you wonder what I'm doing
Don't ask me why I don't read the news
When we walk down the street
If you're sorry then don't feel bad
If you followed my story
I'm just as glad you ain't in my shoes

Because haven't you seen my face before
Yes, I was the boy who used to live next door
Yes, I was on television every night
Haven't you seen me 'round?

(chorus)