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Em D
Everything has a beginning
Em D
Everything comes to and end
C Am
Take it or leave it, you better believe it
G H
Be my lover, be my friend
Em D
Try to deny what you're feeling
Em D
And you know that you're heart will say no
C Am
Love will last longer, growing stronger and stronger
G H
If you stay and don't let go
Em C
Oh, out on the line, like a star, like a hero
G D
Love will survive
Em C
Oh, taking the fight is the life of a hero
G/B D
Staying alive
Em C
This is a story of love and compassion
G D
Only heroes can tell
Em C
Oh, out on the line, like a star, like a hero
G D
Love will survive
Em D
Heaven and earth keep colliding
Em D
But we love on a world of its own
C Am
Oh, there you can fake it, just make it or break it
G H
Only you can find the one
Em C
Oh, out on the line, like a star, like a hero
G D
Love will survive
Em C
Oh, taking the fight is the life of a hero
G/B D
Staying alive
Em C
This is a story of love and compassion
G D
Only heroes can tell
Em C
Oh, out on the line, like a star, like a hero
G D
Love will survive
Em
Oh, survive
D C
Heroes can live on their own
G H
But heroes never die alone
F#m D
Out on the line, like a star, like a hero
A E
Love will survive
F#m D
Oh, taking the fight is the life of a hero
A/C# E
Staying alive
F#m D
(This is a story of love and compassion)
A E
Heroes can tell
F#m D
Oh, out on the line, like a star, like a hero
E F#m
Love will survive
How to play Hero
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.