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Dad I Wanna Be A Fireman - Remastered

by Curt Wheeler

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Song with lyrics written in remembrance of September 11th, 2001. A song story about a little boy with dreams of becoming a fireman, talks with his Dad, and the tragic outcome of 9/11/2001. This song honors America and is dedicated to the 343 Firefighters and those that lost their lives in the 9/11/01 attacks, and Firefighters and Future Firefighters all over the world.

Watch the 2011 Original You Tube Video here: youtu.be/UBW84EmKlqI

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Dad I Wanna Be A Fireman - written by Curt Wheeler
Copyright 2001, 2004, 2011, 2016
Dedicated to the 343 Firefighters and the those that lost their lives in 9-11-01, & Firefighters and Future Firefighters all over the world.


There was a little boy sittin on his Daddy's knee
He said, 'Daddy, What should I be when I grow up,
And I'm big like you?"
His Dad said, "Son, go to school and get real smart,
Learn all you can and listen to your heart,
And then, it'll come to you."

Well months went on and years went by
The young man looked into his father's eyes
And said, "Dad, I Wanna Be A Fireman."
His Dad said, "Son I know you're tough enough,
You got what it takes
And you've got the right stuff
But tell me why, why do you wanna be a fireman?"

Then the boy looked up and said "Dad,
I know it's gonna be tough",

"But I might save a house, or fix a kids bike,
Maybe I could even save somebody's life,
Now that's what I'm about.
If I could save a little kitty up a big 'ole tree
And bring her on down to a kid like me
Now that's what life's all about.
Helpin' you're neighbor when the smoke first starts,
Puttin' out the flames that burn in your heart,
Now that's what I wanna be"

On September 11th, 2001
The young man went on an emergency run,
But he never came home.
They saw him go into a tower
Didn't see him come out.
But people on the ground said he'd helped them out,
Then he went back in, all on his own

Then his Dad recalled these words in his head

"I might save a house, or fix a kids bike,
Maybe I could even save somebody's life,
Now that's what I'm about.
If I could save a little kitty up a big 'ole tree
And bring her on down to a kid like me
Now that's what life's all about.
Helpin' you're neighbor when the smoke first starts,
Puttin' out the flames that burn in your heart,
Now that's what I wanna be,"

"I Wanna Be A Fireman"

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released September 11, 2016
Written by Curt Wheeler
Curt Wheeler - Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, & Acoustic Guitar
Produced by Brent Wheeler
Engineered - Mixed & Mastered by Brent Wheeler
Recorded at Studio 11:33 Lapeer, MI
Remixed & Remastered at Hook & Healer Studios Grand Blanc, MI
All Rights Reserved Copyright 2001, 2004, 2011, 2016
Independent Label: Red Blood Cells United

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Curt Wheeler Lapeer, Michigan

Curt Wheeler is a Singer-Songwriter & Multi-Instrumentalist who resides in Lapeer, Michigan.
He is the father to Independent American Recording Artist ‘Hook & Healer’.

Currently Curt is battling the return of cancer non-hodgkins lymphoma and spinal disease.

Please share his music & story & raise support and awareness!

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