Missing Heroes
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[Intro ]: E
E B E
A soldier in a uniform in a faded 8 by 10
E
A brave man who went off to war
A B A B
And never came back home again
A B
Classified MIA
A E
What happened to my Grandad
A B
Is still a mystery today
E C#m A B
Missing hero where did you go
E C#m A B
Though you're gone now you live on now
G#7 C#m
Through the ones you've touched
G#7
And left behind
E F# F#m B A B E
Tonight I'm one of those missing heroes
E
He sat tall in the saddle
B E
Up on the silver screen
E
When I was just a boy
A B A B
He was the man I couldn't wait to be
A B
Wish he was still around
A E
We sure could use a few like him
A B
To look up to right now
E C#m A B
Missing hero where did you go
E C#m A B
Though you're gone now you live on now
G#7 C#m
Through the ones you've touched
G#7
And left behind
E F# F#m B A B E
Tonight I'm one of those missing heroes
E A B E A B G#7
A B
Have you made a difference today
A E
If you leave unexpectedly
A B
Will your children say
E C#m A B
Missing hero where did you go
E C#m A B
Though you're gone now you live on now
G#7 C#m
Through the ones you've touched
G#7
And left behind
E F# F#m B A
Tonight I'm one of those ......
B E C#m A B
Missing hero where did you go
E C#m A B
Though you're gone now you live on now
G#7 C#m
Through the ones you've touched
G#7
And left behind
E F# F#m B A B E
Will you be one of those....missing heroes
F#m B A B E E
missing heroes
How to play Missing 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 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.