Once in a while, someone comes along.
that one in a million heart,
so pure and so strong.
they can face up to the tears.
and somehow still find a smile,
that we only get ev'ry once in a while.
Once in a while, someone has the eyes,
that one in a million look,
that never tells lies.
they can get you on your feet,
to walk that extra mile.
we only see ev'ry once in a while.
That's why we call them heroes.
that's why we know their names,
and once you've heard their stories,
you're never quite the same.

that's why we call them heroes.
the best thing they ever do,
is to point to the best in us all,
and say: "if i can, you can too."
Once in a while, i still hear his voice.
that one in a million sound,
like two laughin' boys.
he would hate it if we cried,
that never was his style.
oh, we still miss him ev'ry once in a while.
Instrumental break.
Ohh.
they can face up to the tears.
and somehow still find a smile,
that we only get ev'ry once in a while.
Oh, how i him ev'ry once in a while.