You don't have to be a hero, you just have to be there
He doesn't need to know you're perfect, he needs to know you care
And when the race is over, you've done all you can do
Be a father, not a hero, that's all he needs from you

You don't have to be a winner, if you give it your best
Believe in who you are, and then time can do the rest
Your heart is his example, brave, and strong and [bad word] You don't have to be a hero, you just have to be you
 [bad word] in your son, he's more than he seems
Like you, he [bad word] Like you he has dreams
"Whatever happens Balto, you'll always be his hero."

Have faith in yourself my love, have faith in him too
He will always have a hero
He will always have a hero
For he'll always, have you.