A Real Hero
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Intro F Dm Bb C
F Dm C Bb C
Real human being and a real hero
F Dm
Back against the wall and odds
Bb C
With the strength of a will and a cause
F Dm
Your pursuits are called outstanding
Bb C
You're emotionally complex
F Dm
Against the grain of dystopic claims
Bb C
Not the thoughts your actions entertained
F Dm Bb
And you, have proved, to be
C F Dm Bb
Real human being and a real hero
C F Dm Bb
Real human being and a real hero
C F Dm Bb
Real human being and a real hero
C F Dm Bb
Real human being and a real hero
F Dm Bb C
A pilot on a cold, cold morn 155 people on board
F Dm Bb C
All safe and all rescued from the slowly sinking ship
F Dm
Water warmer than his head so cool
Bb C F Dm Bb
In that tight bind knew what to do and you, have proved, to be
C F Dm Bb
Real human being and a real hero
C F Dm Bb
Real human being and a real hero
C F Dm Bb
Real human being and a real hero
C F Dm Bb C
Real human being and a real hero
How to play A Real Hero
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.