You boys shared a bedroom
‘Til the day you turned 16
Your little brother worshiped you
But you had to find your dream

You went to join the army
But he didn’t want you to go
You said you’d come back to see him play
And drove off down the road

Now he’s starin’ at your picture on his wall
And tosses ‘round your old worn out football
He wants everything you promised to come true
Hey big brother, he still looks up to you
Up to you

He plays all the same sports 
Throws a rocket tight spiral           
Your letter jacket’s on his chair
And he seems to have no rival

He’s humble, sweet, and smart
And is great with all the kids
Always tryin’ to imitate
Every little thing you did

Now he’s starin’ at your picture on his wall
And tosses ‘round your old worn out football
He wants everything you promised to come true
Hey big brother, he still looks up to you

One day the car pulled up the drive      
The chaplain said he’s so sorry you died
Your brother cried for days and days on end
With such a broken heart, he lost his friend

Now you’re starin’ from your picture on the wall
And your name’s on that field where he plays ball
He swears everything you promised will come true
Your little brother, he’s just like you
Oh, just like you
Big brother