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Canadian Hero (No Regrets)

from Songwriting Challenges 2013 by Dolores Dagenais

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this song was written in honour of STOMPIN' TOM CONNORS who passed away two days ago on March 6th. RIP!

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There was a man who walked across this land
a black guitar strapped up on his back
he lived among the cockroaches and snakes
who said "compromise yourself, that's what it takes"

(Chorus)
He said
"No No No, I'll take my boots out and I'll stomp them
No No No, I'll write these songs just cause I want them
and when this thing stops beating in my chest
I'll have no regrets, no regrets

He was every crazy uncle he could be
he part of everybody's family
he live among the vermin and the rats
who said "jump the ship, down south is where it's at."

(chorus)

A Canadian hero from Moosejaw to Toronto
A Canadian hero Yellowknife to Oromocto
from Sudbury to Sable Isle
from Gander, Newfoundland to Yukon wild
this rythmn in his boot
is still a little part of me and you

(chorus)

He was the better part of us
the one that doesn't bend that you can trust
that says a lot for never giving up
your values and your pride and things you love

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from Songwriting Challenges 2013, released February 1, 2013

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