Heroes
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Intro: D G D G
D G/D
I, I wish I could swim
D G/D
Just like a dolphin, like dolphins can swim
C D
But nothing ,nothing will keep us together
Am Em D
Yeah we can be there for ever and ever
C G D
Cos we can be heroes just for one day
D G/D D G/D
I, I will be king and you you will be queen
C D
Yeah but nothing, will drive us away
Am Em D
Cos we can be heroes just for one day
C G D
And we're can be us just for one day
D G/D
I, I can remember,
D G/D
When I was standing by the wall
D G/D
And then the guns shot over our heads
D G/D
And then we kissed as though nothing could fall
C D
And the shame was on the other side
Am Em D
But we can beat them for ever and ever
C G D
Then we can be heroes just for one day
D G
We can be heroes just for one day
D G
We can be heroes x3
D G D
We can be heroes just for one day
How to play Heroes
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 D. 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.