Heaven Was Needing A Hero Jo Dee Messina C F I came by today to see you C F Though I had to let you know C Am F If I knew the last time that I held you was the last time, C Am G I'd have held you and never let go F C Oh it's kept me awake nights wonderin' Am C Lie in the dark, just asking "why?" F C G I've always been told you won't be called home until it's your time F C I guess Heaven was needing a hero F G Somebody just like you F C Am G Brave enough to stand up for what you believe and follow it through Am C F When I try to make it make sense in my mind C Am F The only conclusion I come to C F C F C Is that Heaven was needing a hero like you C F I remember the last time I saw you C F Oh you held your head up proud C Am F G I laughed inside when I saw how you were, standing out in the crowd Am F You're such a part of who I am Am C Now that part will just be void F C No matter how much I need you now G Heaven needed you more F C 'Cause Heaven was needing a hero F G Somebody just like you F C Am G Brave enough to stand up for what you believe and follow it through Am C F When I try to make it make sense in my mind C Am F The only conclusion I come to C F C F C Is that Heaven was needing a hero like you F C F C Yes, Heaven was needing a hero...that's you.