Hero
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Intro: E B/D# C#m C#m/B
A E/G# F#m B9
[Verso 1] E7+ D
There's a hero, if you look inside your heart
A/C# B9
You don't have to be afraid of what you are
E9 D/F#
There's an answer, if you reach into your soul
C Bsus4 B9
And the sorrow that you know will melt away
[Refrão]
E9 B/D# C#m C#m/B A9
And then a hero comes along, with the strength to carry on
E/G# F#m B9 E9
And you cast your fears aside, and you know you can survive
B/D# C#m C#m/B A9
So, when you feel like hope is gone, look inside you and be strong
E/G# F#m B9 E9
And you'll finally see the truth, that a hero lies in you
E B/D# C#m B
[Verso 2] E D
It's a long road when you face the world alone
A/C# Bsus B
No one reaches out a hand for you to hold
E D/F#
You can find love if search within yourself
C B9
And the emptiness you felt will disappear
[Refrão]E9 B/D# C#m C#m/B A9
And then a hero comes along, with the strength to carry on
E/G# F#m B9 E9
And you cast your fears aside, and you know you can survive
B/D# C#m C#m/B A9
So, when you feel like hope is gone, look inside you and be strong
E/G# F#m B9 E9
And you'll finally see the truth, that a hero lies in you
[Ponte]
Ooh - ooh
C G/B G D
Lord knows - dreams are hard to follow
C G/B G D/F# Em D
But don't let anyone tear them away
C G/B G D C G/B Bsus B
Hold on - there will be tomorrow In time you'll find the way
[Refrão]E9 B/D# C#m C#m/B A9
And then a hero comes along, with the strength to carry on
E/G# F#m B9 E9
And you cast your fears aside, and you know you can survive
B/D# C#m C#m/B A9
So, when you feel like hope is gone, look inside you and be strong
E/G# F#m B9 A9
And you'll finally see the truth, that a hero lies in you
E/G# F#m
B9 E B/D# C#m C#m/B A9 (piano intro)
That a hero lies in you
B9 E9
Mmm-mmm, that a hero lies in you
How to play Hero
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.