Lee Greenwood - Wind Beneath My Wings Lyrics






It must have been cold there in my shadow,
to never have sunlight on your face.
You've been content to let me shine,
You always walked a step behind

I was the one with all the glory,
while you were the one with all the strength.
Only a face without you, I miss everything about a name,
I never once heard you complain.

Did you ever know that you're my hero,
and everything I would like to be?
Well, I can fly higher than an eagle,
but you are the wind beneath my wings.

It might have appeared to go unnoticed,
but I've got it all here in my heart.
I want you to know the truth,
I would be nothing without you,
I miss everything about you.

Did you ever know that you're my hero,
and everything I would like to be?
Well, I can fly higher than an eagle,
but you are the wind beneath my wings.

You are the wind beneath my wings.





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  1. D.... A....

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐

  2. A.... M....

    Nobody carries this song so perfectly.
    Thank you Mr Greenwood. ❤️❤️

  3. y.... a....

    Real music, real Art , real vocals, there is touching lyrics and amazing melodies , like a magic

  4. P.... j....

    To me the best version, I remember it back in the early 80s I loved it then and i love it now.

  5. m.... m....

    A very sweet so dearly version 😎😍😘😙❤🎶🎧

  6. A.... C....

    The Monumental Voice Of Mr Greenwood. No One Else Comes Near. Dedicated To Our Dad Who We Lost 2yrs Ago Now. Mine And Our Inspiration,He's Now With Our Mum. Thank You Mr Greenwood This Amazing Classic Means So Much In Many Different Ways To Each Of Us. For Us Mum/Dad.

  7. M.... C....

    The best version ever i used to sing this version long before Bette Midler Can't beat the original masterpiece....mid eighties

  8. M.... S....

    For me, although Lee is great, Gary Morris version is the best and it's the original.

  9. M.... F....

    Oh, oh, oh, oh
    It must have been cold there in my shadow
    To never have sunlight on your face
    You were content to let me shine, that's your way
    You always walked a step behind
    So I was the one with all the glory
    While you were the one with all the strength
    A beautiful face without a name for so long
    A beautiful smile to hide the pain
    Did you ever know that you're my hero
    And everything I would like to be?
    I can fly higher than an eagle
    For you are the wind beneath my wings
    It might have appeared to go unnoticed
    But I've got it all here in my heart
    I want you to know, I know the truth, of course I know it
    I would be nothing without you
    Did you ever know that you're my hero?
    You're everything I wish I could be
    I could fly higher than an eagle
    For you are the wind beneath my wings
    Did I ever tell you you're my hero?
    You're everything, everything I wish I could be
    Oh, and I, I could fly higher than an eagle
    For you are the wind beneath my wings
    'Cause you are the wind beneath my wings
    Oh, the wind beneath my wings
    You, you, you, you are the wind beneath my wings
    Fly, fly, fly away, you let me fly so high
    Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings
    Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings
    Fly, fly, so high against the sky
    So high I almost touch the sky
    Thank you, thank you
    Thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings

  10. m.... ....

    BEST VERSION EVER

  11. P.... j....

    This is best version. it was only bet middlers fame that took her version higher in the charts not because it was better cover.

  12. A.... Y....

    Love this version when Lee Greenwood sing it.

  13. r.... g....

    Theresa My Riney Girl , Love Ronnie 😀🌺🌸🦋

  14. �.... ....

    素晴らしいです。

  15. P.... U....

    Too many other versions sound dated now with their synthesisers and sounds. Good guitar a drum and simple piano is timeless. Love this version

  16. I.... C....

    Terrific song that says everything about my love for Judith, now and always.

  17. H.... ....

    Love this version by Lee Greenwood -the best by far

  18. S.... ....

    That one is for my mum. I love you! Thanks so much for everything!

  19. f.... ....

    Many don't know Lee recorded this B 4 Bette Midler.

  20. L.... R....

    I'm transported right back to 1983 listening to this song. It helped me get through a very difficult time in my life. Lee undoubtedly sings the best ever version of the song. Thanks for sharing

  21. C.... G....

    I heard it myself that him & Rod Steward got a little similarity in their voice. I love their songs so much !!!!!!

  22. O.... C....

    BEAUTYFUL VERSION OF ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTYFUL SONGS EVER WRITTEN.................

  23. D.... M....

    Lee's version stands head and shoulders above all the other versions.

  24. b.... h....

    I made a music video for my father to this song when it first came out. Lee's version captures the soul, heart and passion of these most beautiful lyrics, while Bette's is more "Hollywood-ized". Thank you Lee for giving this gift and ultimately giving it to my dad.

    b.... h....

    I did the exact same thing for my Dad using this version 30 years agao when we found out he was dying of cancer, it bought tears to his eyes and still brings tears to my eyes hearing Lee Greenwood sing it. We are now going to play it at my brothers funeral as he loved this version, they played my video of this song at my Dads funeral

    b.... h....

    Teena Colebrook
    OH gosh...so, so sorry and such a sad coincidence that you responded...my wonderful father was diagnosed with lung cancer 2 months ago and also passed, last wk and I was looking for the video I made...on VHS to play at his funeral. I couldnt find it, but that's one of the reasons I started listening to this song again on you tube.

    b.... h....

    Thank you, I hope you were able the find the video you made, putting pictures to music is so amazing. watching my video makes me cry even 30 years later, it will be amazing to have it played at my bothers funeral. I will want this played at mine too.

  25. s.... j....

    Remember when this was played constantly on BBC Radio 2 when the policy of the station was to play melodic easy listening music. Times change but quality music doesn't :)

  26. K.... S....

    I like Lee Greenwood version more then anybody else

    K.... S....

    I agree. There are several version that are nice, but for me, Lee's is the only version that hits home.

    K.... S....

    by far the best version 👍🏼

  27. A.... &....

    Playing this at my mums funeral on Wednesday. We lost her to cancer on Saturday💔

    A.... &....

    Anne & Stephen Mclachlan I am so sorry for your loss 😢

    A.... &....

    Rose Zadik thank you❤

  28. T.... H....

    All the great artists who have recorded this song and Bette Miller gets the most recognition. In my opinion, her rendition doesn't have the feeling of the song. It only highlights her voice.

  29. G.... U....

    The best version ever made.

  30. T.... ....

    Sorry, but NO

  31. P.... H....

    Haven't heard Lee Greenwood's version of this song for just over 30 years now brings back memories of an old girlfriend who dedicated it to me way back then. It's still the best version for my money.

  32. T.... D....

    I can remember listening to this on a cassette tape as I drove around in my 78 Nova in the dead of winter,with no heat, this song made the drive a little bit warmer. 🔊🎶🎶🎶🎤🎹🎻🎻⛅😌🚘❄❄❄❄❄❄❄⛄⛄⛄⛄⛄⛄⛄⛄🗻🗻🗻🌄🌄

  33. w.... ....

    Great Version!

  34. G.... S....

    Played for my father at his funeral. My dad and my best friend.

  35. L.... M....

    Lee Greenwood Has always been one of my favorite singers.

  36. I.... C....

    Always there for me-my love now and always-Iain.

  37. B.... L....

    beautiful song....

  38. G.... S....

    My song for my father........The Best

  39. D.... B....

    This is my song for my Mum - and I'm so happy she knew it because when we played it at her funeral I looked into her eyes in the photo we had in the room and I sang my heart out and so did everyone else ... I was blessed to be your daughter Pam and after 15 years I feel your loss every day xxxx see you soon sweetheart xxx

  40. N.... P....

    I found Lee's version on I Tunes on the album "Somebody's Gonna Love You".  I downloaded it because while I love Bette's version, I like this one also.  So now have them both~~~~~

  41. d.... ....

    my favorite version of this song no one can sing it like lee does

  42. E.... W....

    I just want to thank everyone for all the wonderful comment about this song. I still get goose bumps listen ig to it and I was the engineer. Powerful performance by Lee and great feeling from the musicians.

    E.... W....

    You did a great job Ernie Thank you x

  43. A.... ....

    I love this version so much!

  44. H.... B....

    Love this song, and he's good; every time I hear this song my favorite uncle comes to my mind; he is literally my hero!

  45. R.... B....

    This by far is the best singing of the song. Brings tears to your eyes and love to your heart. Thank you.

  46. N.... S....

    I absolutely love this song! This is the best version ever! Thank you.

  47. H.... K....

    The best version by far,Bette midlers version is good but this version tops the lot,Awesome.

  48. B.... C....

    to my brother , Jeff. I hope you know you were.......

  49. C.... C....

    NOW THIS IS HUNKY DORY! V.good.

  50. T.... T....

    such a stunning cover - thank you so much for posting this - this song is like a comfort blanket to many people - including me - bless you

  51. d.... ....

    THIS SONG REMINDS ME OF MY LATE FATHER WHO WAS MY HERO RIP DAD XX

  52. C.... L....

    no one else coud do this so good as lee

  53. g.... b....

    my favourite version of this song

  54. A.... S....

    Lee gives the song the credit it deserves........the true emotion.....

  55. d.... ....

    best version ever no other comes near it

    d.... ....

    Gary Morris also does a great version.

  56. D.... M....

    this version is also as good as bettes

    D.... M....

    +David Mills In my opinion better, but that's really just a matter of different strokes :-)

    D.... M....

    If only Bette could sing !!

    D.... M....

    Robert McCormack Bette Midler is a phenomenal singer. What are you on?

    D.... M....

    @Max Lim https://www.google.co.uk/#q=phenomenal+meaning  None of these words can ever be used when Bette sings. You must be a relative !!

    D.... M....

    Robert McCormack All of those words can be used to describe Bette. What are you smoking?

  57. R.... O....

    this always reminds me of sister, the middle child, God Bless her, without her, I don't know where I'd be, I call her every once in while and blast this song, I'm the lucky one, thanks, Lee

  58. E.... W....

    WOW! It's been a long time since I've heard Lee's version of this song. I'm very proud to say I was the recording engineer on this version AND the Gladys Knight version. I did the original demo on this song with a singer named Jim Hurt. I loved the song so much that I actually pitched it to several producers in Nashville including Jerry Crutchfield who recorded on Lee. I always loved the arrangement on this version. And Lee flat sung his assoff.
    Also check out Gladys Knight version and see what you think. She heard the demo and fell in love with the song. We already had a full track cut with strings and everything so she came into the studio the next day and sang it IN ONE PASS! She had the co-writer of the song, Larry Henley in tears when he heard it.
    I retired several years ago but I recorded a lot of interesting people when i was engineering. You might like to check out my channel and see some of the other stuff I worked on.
    Thanks for putting this up Rose. I did so many projects that I sometimes have to be reminded of some of the really great performances i recorded. Lee Greenwood's was one of the best.

    E.... W....

    +Ernie Winfrey , thank you for the back story. I have loved this song since i first heard it in the 80s. I think it is far superior to the Bette Midler version. I also love the fact that some guy from the creation of this, is able to share the information you have shared above. thank you

    E.... W....

    Thanks Martin. I was so blessed to be able to work in this profession and to worked with the many talented artists that I did.

    E.... W....

    is good version i like this voice :)

    E.... W....

    Ernie Winfrey

    Say brother wanna produce a track for me using the chorus to this awesome song I’m a hip hop artist and I think our generation is missing the message I remember this song playing when we went to go see my uncle land coming back from desert storm the memories of how America stood together that’s what this song reminds me of please contact me [email protected]

    E.... W....

    easily the best ever version of this beautiful song. Thankyou Ernie for bringing it to us. It helped me get through a very difficult stage in my life back in 1983.

  59. L.... S....

    This is the only version worth listening to, truly amazing.All the others are dog shit!!

    L.... S....

    i agree with every word!

    L.... S....

    It's get off my lawn guy.

  60. K.... R....

    This is the version I heard first.

  61. A.... J....

    My mom has terminal breast cancer. She doesn't have long to live. My momma has always been my best friend and sometimes the only person in my life. I will forever miss her. She is the most beautiful person. I refuse to pick roses or allow my husband to send me roses because to me the beauty of my mom is greater than any rose and to pick a rose and let it die feels like a great shame to me. She had a hard time conceiving, staying pregnant and laboring me. We have dealt with minor and major hurdles. She will forever be, "The wind beneath my wings". <3

    A.... J....

    +Amy Josephs i'm so sorry god bless sweetheart

    A.... J....

    My heart aches for you honey - my Mum was my hero too...be strong and be proud of who you are and where you came from - she will never truly leave you xxxx

    A.... J....

    My mom's 81 she's not going to be here much longer she has dementia all timers she had a hard time conceiving me to the doctors said they were going to have to take me but I made it sometimes my moms the only true friend I have we've had our ups and downs I love my mom with all my heart and when she's gone it's going to be tough for me my real dad beat my mom real bad and she was pregnant with me she divorced him. And she married a cowboy he's going now but he was a great man. I still love my Father which I never knew him he died when I was too but the Lord tells us to forgive and honor your mother and father which I do I just pray that I'll be with my mom one day again. She's My Wings she's my hero. 🙏🌹 I don't think I'll ever pick another Rose either when she's gone she's the most beautiful person I ever knew.

  62. E.... N....

    music to hear, feel and dream.

  63. J.... ....

    The original and the best - the covers by Bette Midler and Joe Longthorne are great but this one takes the biscuit!!!

    J.... ....

    JoJoPerrin not the original.

  64. h.... h....

    The only version worth listening to, Bette Midler managed to murder this song 

  65. F.... H....

    I echo the sentiments of all the others.  The first, and best, version I ever heard of this beautiful song.  It seems to have disappeared.  It's not on ITunes either.  Any idea where I can download an MP3 of it?

    F.... H....

    I first heard it when I bought an "Ultimate Country Collection" on two tapes in Ireland about 20 years ago, and when I later heard other versions, none could compare...
    I actually just found it on iTunes UK:
    https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/wind-beneath-my-wings-best/id304884475
    and on iTunes US:
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/somebodys-gonna-love-you/id557247176
    I hope that helps :-)

    F.... H....

    @Rose Zadik That worked perfectly!  I couldn't find it before.  Thanks you so much Rose.  You've made my day. 

    F.... H....

    +Rose Zadik my oh my, I live in Ireland, and bought the same double cassette combo. that's when I heard this song for the first time! the world is very small.

    F.... H....

    It is indeed!!

  66. J.... W....

    Thank you this was the first version of this song I heard many years ago Still the best one Happy Memories Thanks again xx

    J.... W....

    You're very welcome!

  67. F.... D....

    First version I heard and still the best- thank you.

  68. K.... M....

    fantastic