Unsung Hero
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Intro
F#m D A E/G# x2
F#m D A E/G# x2
[Verso 1]
F#m
You were the one that taught
E D
me how to tie my shoelace
F#m E/G#
You were there when I
D
finished in second place
F#m E D
You were always there for me
F#m
When I broke up with that
E/G# D E
special girl and my heart hurt
A E
Did I ever tell you
F#m A/C#
You're my unsung hero
D A
My guiding light
E
My best friend
Guitar Solo
F#m D A E/G# x2
[Verso 2]
F#m
You were there when
E D
I fell and shed a tear
F#m
You gave me strength to
E/G# D
help confront my fears
F#m E
You were always there
D F#m
for me You watched
me grow and learn
E
The boy become a man
D E
Year after year
A E
Did I ever tell you
F#m A/C#
You're my unsung hero
D A
My guiding light
E
My best friend
A E
Did I ever tell you
F#m A/C#
You're my unsung hero
D A
My guiding light
E C#/F
My best friend
Instrumental
F#m D A E/G#
F#m
Everything I am
D
Everything I own
A E/G#
I owe it all to you
F#m
Everything I am
D
Everything I own
A E/G#
I owe it all to you
A E
Did you know that
F#m A/C#
you're my unsung hero
D A
My guiding light
E
My best friend
A E
Did you know that
F#m A/C#
you're my unsung hero
D A
My guiding light
E C#/F
My best friend
Outro
F#m D A E/G#
You're my hero
F#m D A E/G#
You're my hero
F#m D A E/G#
You're my hero
F#m D A E/G#
You're my hero
How to play Unsung Hero
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 F#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.