Holding Out For A Hero

by Bonnie Tyler

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Lyrics

(A5)Doo doom da da doom da da doom ka day (yeah).

(A5)Doo doom da da doom da da doom ka day (yeah).

day.

Where have all the good men gone and where are all the gods?

Where’s the street wise Her cu les to fight one the ing ris ing odds?

Is n’t there a white knight

up on a fier y steed?

it’s Late at night I toss and turn and dream of what I need.

I need a (A5)he ro.

I’m hold ing out for a he ro till the end of the night.

He’s got ta be strong and he’s got ta be fast and he’s got ta be fresh from the fight.

I need a he ro.

I’m hold ing out for a he ro till the morn ing light.

He’s got ta be sure and it’s got ta be soon and he’s got ta be larg er than life.

er than Doo doom da da doom da da doom ka day (yeah).

Doo doom da da doom da da doom ka day.

Some where af ter mid night in my wild est fan ta sy,

some where just be yond my reach, there’s some one reach ing back for me.

Rac ing on the thun der,

up ris ing with the heat,

it’s gon na take a su per man to sweep me off my feet.

I need a (A5)he ro.

I’m hold ing out for a he ro till the end of the night.

He’s got ta be strong and he’s got ta be fast and he’s got ta be fresh from the fight.

I need a he ro.

I’m hold ing out for a he ro till the morn ing light.

He’s got ta be sure and it’s got ta be soon and he’s got ta be larg er than Larg er than life.

doom da da doom da da doom ka day (yeah).

Doo doom da da doom da da doom ka day.

life.

Up where the moun tains meet the heav ens a bove,

out where the light ning splits the sea,

I would swear that there’s some one some where watch ing me.

Through the wind and the chill and the rain

and the storm and the flood,

I can feel his ap proach like fi re in my blood.

(A5)Doo doom da da doom da da doom ka day (yeah).

(A5)Doo doom da da doom da da doom ka day (yeah).

day.

I need a life.

Holding Out For A Hero by Bonnie Tyler — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Holding Out For A Hero by Bonnie Tyler 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 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Holding Out For A 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 "Holding Out For A 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.
What other Bonnie Tyler songs work for kids?
Try "TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART", "HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO", "IT'S A HEARTACHE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.