Nanci Griffith - Song For Remembered Heroes lyrics

Well, it's that old time story of
A new face to glory
Someone wanted my soul for their pride
What about the system of
Fools arranged for missing
Well, I can't lie, they all pass with time

Why do my people come and go?
I keep on leaving them behind
And Lord I miss them so
I've watched my heroes change
From silver into gold
As the time goes, only memories grow

It's your smile that I remember
The dreams of the young and tender
Coming real, but now it seems
That highways are for foolish
Travelers, always bonded, always shackled
By the prayer that they're
Remembered in our dreams

Why do my people come and go?
I keep on leaving them behind
And Lord I miss them so
I've watched my heroes change
From silver into gold
As the time goes, only memories grow

I am just a barroom child
Tried so damn hard to learn the style
Of your drunken tears, the way they smile
I guess I'll never learn the rules
I still play the simple fool
Who loves without the chains of lies

Why do my people come and go?
I keep on leaving them behind
And Lord I miss them so
I've watched my heroes change
From silver into gold
As the time goes, only memories grow

As the time goes, only memories grow