Temporary Heroes
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Capo 3
Intro: F
F
I've seen all the downfalls
Am
Temporary heroes
F
Misguided direction
Am G
Longing for perfection, Whoa
Am F
Love and pain
C G
Only for the foolish
Am F
Once again
C G
Try to hide what's there inside
Am F C G
I'm the same, temporary hero
F
Who's to blame
F
Rituals and movements
Am
Much too soon improvements
Hide many scars
Others and ours
F
Too late to discover
Am
This untainted love is
Destined to be
G
A sad memory
Am F
Love and pain
C G
Only for the foolish
Am F
Once again
C G
Try to hide what's there inside
Am F C G
I'm the same, temporary hero
Am
Who's to blame
Am G Am G
F
So you take your chances
Am
Watchful of the glances
But don't turn away
F
Though the wounds are healing
Am G
Don't tell me the feelings the same
Am F
Love and pain
C G
Only for the foolish
Am F
Once again
C G
Try to hide what's there inside
Am F C G
I'm the same, temporary hero
Am G
Who's to blame
Am F
Love and pain
C G
Only for the foolish
Am F
Once again
C G
Try to hide what's there inside
Am F C G
I'm the same, temporary hero
Am
Who's to blame
Am F
Love and pain
C G
Only for the foolish
Am F
Once again
C G
Try to hide what's there inside
Am F C G
I'm the same, temporary hero
Am
Who's to blame
Am F
Love and pain
C G
Only for the foolish
Am F
Once again
C G
Try to hide what's there inside
Am F C G
I'm the same, temporary hero
How to play Temporary Heroes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.