Heroes
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verse 1
G#m
Donâ``t tell the gods I left a mess
G#m7/B C#
I canâ``t undo what has been done
G#m G#m
Letâ``s run for cover
G#m
What if Iâ``m the only hero left
G#m7/B C#
You better fire off your gun
G#m G#m
Once and forever
Pre-Chorus 1
G#m
He said, "Go dry your eyes
and live your life
G#m7/B C#
like there is no tomorrow, son
G#m
And tell the others
G#m
To go sing it like a hummingbird
G#m7/B C# n.c.
The greatest anthem ever heard"
Chorus 1
Em7 G#m D#m7/F#
We are the heroes of our time
C#sus C# Em7 G#m F# C#sus
But weâ``re dancing with the demons in our minds
Chorus 2
C# { Em7 }
We are the heroes of our time
G#m D#m7/F#
Heroes....
C#sus C# { Em7 }
But we're dancing with the demons in our minds
G#m D#m7/F# n.c.
Heroes...
Chorus 3
Em7
We are the heroes of our time
G#m D#m7/F#
Heroes....
C#sus C# { Em7 }
But we're dancing with the demons in our minds
G#m D#m7/F# C#
Heroes...
verse 2
G#m
The crickets sing a song for you
G#m7/B C#
Donâ``t say a word donâ``t make a sound -
G#m G#m
Itâ``s life's creation
G#m
I make worms turn into butterflies
B C#m
Wake up and turn this world around
G#m
In appreciation
Pre-Chorus 2
G#m
He said I never left your side
G#m7/B C#
When you were lost I followed right behind,
G#m
was your foundation
G#m
Now go sing it like a hummingbird
G#m7/B C#
The greatest anthem ever heard
n.c.
(Now sing together)
Chorus 4
{ Em7 }
We are the heroes of our time
G#m D#m7/F#
Heroes....
C#sus C# Em7
But we're dancing with the demons in our minds
G#m D#m7/F# C#
Heroes...
We are the heroes
BRIDGE
Em7 G#m
(We keep dancing with the demons)
F# C#
(You could be a hero)
PRE-CHROUS 3
Em7
Now we're singing like a hummingbird
G#m D#m7/F#
The greatest anthem ever heard
n.c.
Now sing together
Chorus 5
{ Em7 }
We are the heroes of our time
G#m D#m7/F#
Heroes....
C#sus C# { Em7 }
But we're dancing with the demons in our minds
G#m D#m7/F# C#
Heroes...
Chorus 6
Em7 }
We are the heroes of our time
(We keep dancing
G#m D#m7/F#
Heroes....
with the demons, you could be a hero)
C#sus C# { Em7 }
But we're dancing with the demons in our minds
(We keep dancing
G#m D#m7/F# C#
Heroes....
with the demons, you could be a hero)
G#m
We are the heroes
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 G#m. 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.