Wind Beneath My Wings - Song Lyrics

  • Written by Larry Henley & Jeff Silbar in 1982
  • The first artist to ever record the song was Roger Whitaker in 1983
  • The most popular version was recorded by Bette Midler (born 12/1/45 in Patterson New Jersey & raised in Hawaii)
  • A # 1 Hit in 1989, it was the 8th Top 40 hit of her career
  • Midler's version was used in the Soundtrack to the movie "Beaches"
  • Other artists to record the song included Sheena Easton, Lee Greenwood, B.J. Thomas, Lou Rawls, Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Patti LaBelle, Eddie & Gerald Levert, John Tesh, Judy Collins, Shirley Bassey, Perry Como and Gary Morris. 
  • Morris� version became a #4 country hit, which led to Silbar & Henley winning the Country Music Association (CMA) Award for "Song Of The Year." 
  • Gladys Knight & The Pips had an R&B hit with their version, which they retitled "Hero"
  • A very popular 1st Dance, Father/Daughter dance, or other "special" dance at weddings

Other songs written or covered by Bette Midler also performed by Oracle:

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,
And 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?
You're everything I wish I could be,
I could fly higher than an eagle,
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, 'cause I know it,
I would be nothing without you.

Did you ever know that you're my hero?
You're everything everything 
I wish I could be,
I could fly higher than an eagle,
You are the wind beneath my wings.

Did you ever know that you're my hero?
You're everything everything 
I wish I could be,
I could fly higher than an eagle,
You are the wind beneath my wings.

Fly, fly, fly high away,
Fly high away, so high
So high I could almost touch the sky
Thank you, thank you
Thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings.

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Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use.

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