The wind was cold and thin - out on the highway's edge
A solitary figure with a solemn pledge
One leg of bone - one leg of steel - a skip and a heavy heel
Brought up in BC and Manitoba - he didn't fail to make us feel

Yeah the road was long where he once ran
He did the best any human can
Get across the country - that's the plan
That's the spirit of our man

He didn't run for medals - he didn't run for gold
But for the people and their stories - that never will be told
Across the asphalt and the gravel - through the heat and the rain
he carried the nations weight for 26 miles, then he'd go again

Yeah the road was long where he once ran
He did the best any human can
Get across the country - that's the plan
That's the spirit of our man

The road was lined with people - who came out to see him run
But the lungs grew tired and he got weary - before he was done
On a lonely stretch near Thunder Bay
His stride was halted - the body gave way

Yeah the road was long where he once ran
He did the best any human can
Get across the country - that's the plan
That's the spirit of our man

The finish line was in his mind - not a city on a map
There was no closing ceremony - just a roadside clap
He might have had to stop the run - but the fight still carries on
For every heart that followed him - the race was bravely won

Yeah the road was long where he once ran
He did the best any human can
Get across the country - that's the plan
That's the spirit of our man

If there ever was a hero - if there ever was a saint
He ran through fire and through pain - any lesser soul would faint
He said "its a mission greater than himself" - and his words are still ringing true
He ran for everybody - he ran for me and you

Sample comments about this video

"Thank you, Bryan, for this special song about a great Canadian, Terry Fox. The world needs more people like Terry."

"Terry Fox. A man with more guts at 22 in one leg than many of us will ever have, at any age, myself included. Respect."

"Terry is the greatest Canadian our country has ever seen. His legacy continues to inspire our pride and unity. Thanks Bryan for this heartfelt tribute."

"I've been a lower right leg amputee since I was born in 1976. Growing up in the 70's, 80's, and 90's I never met another person like me and Terry Fox was the only other amputee I'd ever heard of. I had a newspaper clipping of him on my wall. I am not Canadian but Terry is my man too. Thanks Bryan for capturing his spirit in this lovely tribute."

"Thank you for this reminder of a courageous young man who united our country. The timing is perfect."

"Terry Fox was a great man and hero. I will never forget seeing him run. Thanks to Bryan Adams. Fantastic song and voice. ❤🇨🇦"

"Wow, that put a huge lump in my throat. All these years later and Terry Fox is still relevant. Still makes me sad but also very proud."

"Bryan Adams never fails to amaze us! This is proof that true talent is timeless. His iconic voice and touching melody hit straight to the heart. Congrats on another masterpiece! 🎶🙌"

"He ran for everybody - he ran for me and you ❤- He used the little time he had left for great things 👏🏻"

"This song hits hard on national pride. Thanks for sharing the story with the world."