Well, the gal i got I swear she's the screamin' end Yes, the gal i got Man, she's the screamin' end She wants me to be a hero So she can tell all her friends. Well, she begged and she pleaded And she cried to me all last nite Well, she begged and she pleaded And she cried to me all last nite She wanted me to go out And find somebody to fight. She reads too many books She's got nails inside her head She reads too many books She's got nails inside her head She will not be satisfied Until i wander off dead. You need a different man, babe I swear you need a different kind of man You need a different kind You need one that's gonna hold your heart You need a different kinda man You need Napoleon Boneeparte. Well, when i'm dead No more good times will i crave Well, when i'm dead No more good times will i crave You can stand an' shout, "Hero'' All over my lonesome grave.