Is "Hero" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Hero"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Hero" use?

Just 43 chords: A, A7, Ab9, Abmaj, Abmaj7, Am, Am7, Am9, +35 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Kirk Franklin songs work for kids?

Try "I SMILE", "COULD'VE BEEN", "THE APPEAL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Hero

· by Kirk Franklin

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Lyrics

The (Am7)heav ens were si lent; the (C)earth wept in pain; (Am7)na tions were trem bling and (C)hope nev er came.

(G)A (C)ter ror filled the air and it (D)would n’t go a way.

We (C)need ed a he ro (Dm7)to come and save the (Em7)day.

ine and hun ger, dis ease in the land.

The (Am7)ha tred, the kill ing tak ing (C)lives from your hand.

(C)Cre a tion waits; through the (D)dark ness we pray, “Tell me, (C)where is the he ro (F)to come and save Through the (Em7)day.” through the thorns, from the hill to the grave was a (Am7)voice in the dis tance, the (Dm7)Lamb that was slain.

My (C)soul had no song and my (D)debt I could n’t pay.

When I (C)need ed a he ro, You (F)came and You saved To the (Em7)day.

less, the wid ow, the fa ther less to the (Am7)sick and the bro ken, a (Dm7)lone, with no (G)one: (C)Lift up your head.

Your (D)hope is on the way.

When we (C)need ed a he ro, You (Bbmaj9)came and You saved the (C)day.

When the (A7)cur tain had closed and it (Dm)felt like the end.

Your (Bbmaj13)blood caught the fall and took a (A7)way ev ’ry sin.

E ven (A)though men de ny, You’re the (F#m7)on ly sac ri fice that (Fmaj7)loved us e nough.

You loved us so much, Lord, that (Bm7)You gave Your life; see, You saved my (Db)life.

(Am7)Now I can see You.

I’m no (Fmaj9)long er a shamed.

Your (Am7)pow er I feel; see, our (Fmaj9)lives have ex changed.

(C)Ev er y (Em7)wrong is e (D)rased.

(Je sus), (C)You are my (Am7)he ro; You (Bbmaj9)came and You saved the (C)day.

When the (A7)cur tain had closed and it (Dm)felt like the end.

Your (Bbmaj13)blood caught the fall and took a (A7)way ev ’ry sin.

E ven (A)though men de ny, You’re the (F#m7)on ly sac ri fice that (Fmaj7)loved us e nough.

You loved us so much, Lord, that (Bm7)You gave Your life; see, You saved my (Db)life.

(Am7)Now I can see You.

I’m no (Fmaj9)long er a shamed.

Your (Am7)pow er I feel; see, our (Fmaj9)lives have ex changed.

(C)Ev er y (Em7)wrong is e (D)rased.

(Je sus), (C)You are my (Am7)he ro; You (Bbmaj9)came and You saved the (C)day.

When the (C)You are my (Em7)he ro; You (Dm7)came and You saved.

(C)You are my (Em7)he ro; You (C7sus)came and You (C7)saved.

(C)You are my (Am7)he ro; (Bbmaj9)You came and (G7sus)saved the (Am7)day.

You saved the (Am7)day.

You saved the

You saved,

You saved the (Am11)day.

(C)You saved,

You saved the (Am11)day.

(C)You saved,

You saved the (Am7)day.

(Em7)You saved,

(F)You saved the (Am11)day.

(C)You saved,

You saved the (Am11)day.

(C)You saved,

You saved the (Am11)day.

(C)You saved,

You saved the (Am7)day.

(Em7)You saved,

(F)You saved the (Am7)day.

(Em7)You saved,

You saved the (Am7)day.

(Em7)You saved,

You saved the (Am7)day.

(Em7)You saved,

You saved the (Am7)day.

(Em7)You saved,

(F)You saved the (C9)day.

(C9)You saved,

You saved the (C9)day.

(C9)You saved,

You saved the (C9)day.

(C9)You saved,

You saved the (C9)day.

(C9)You saved, (D7#9)yeah, (G)yeah, (C9)yeah, You saved,

You saved the (C9)day.

(C9)You saved,

You saved the (C9)day.

(C9)You saved,

You saved the (Bbm7)day.

(Eb13)You saved, (Ab9)yeah, (G7#9)yeah, (C)oh, (C9)yeah,

You saved the (C9)day.

(C9)You saved,

You saved the (C9)day.

(C9)You saved.

(Fmaj7)You are my (Em7)he ro; You (Dm7)came and You (C13sus)saved.

(Fmaj7)You are my (Em7)he ro; (D7)You came and (F)saved the (Am7)day.

You saved the (Am7)day.

Hero by Kirk Franklin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hero” by Kirk Franklin in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 80 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Hero" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Hero"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Hero" use?: Just 43 chords: A, A7, Ab9, Abmaj, Abmaj7, Am, Am7, Am9, +35 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Kirk Franklin songs work for kids?: Try "I SMILE", "COULD'VE BEEN", "THE APPEAL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.