[Verse 1]
You can leave your cape at home
I’m not buying silver dreams
I don’t need a saving hand
Or a man of mystery
Just somebody who shows up
When the porch light’s burning low
Who can fix the screen door hinge
And remember what I told you
[Pre-Chorus]
I’ve had enough of pretty talk
And promises in the dark
If you say you’re here
Then be here
With both boots on the dirt
[Chorus]
I don’t need a hero
I just want a man
I don’t need a hero
I just want a man
One who keeps it steady
One who takes my hand
I don’t need a hero
I just want a man
(man, man, a man)
[Verse 2]
If the rain starts tapping hard
On the tin roof overhead
Bring the old blue toolbox out
And don’t forget what you said
I like rough-edged honesty
I like coffee in the dawn
I like someone who can laugh
When the whole damn day goes wrong
[Pre-Chorus]
I’ve had enough of pretty talk
And promises in the dark
If you say you’re here
Then be here
With both boots on the dirt
[Chorus]
I don’t need a hero
I just want a man
I don’t need a hero
I just want a man
One who keeps it steady
One who takes my hand
I don’t need a hero
I just want a man
(man, man, a man)
[Bridge]
No cape, no smoke, no grand goodbye
Just your name when you walk inside
If it’s real, let it be plain
Let it stay
[Final Chorus]
I don’t need a hero
I just want a man
I don’t need a hero
I just want a man
One who keeps it steady
One who takes my hand
I don’t need a hero
I just want a man
(man, man, a man)