Theme From "The Greatest American Hero"

· by Joey Scarbury

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(D)Look at what’s (G)hap pened to me; day, it I can’t be (G)lieve it my blue, (A)self.

(E)Sud den ly (F#m7)I’m up on (G)top of the world; mak it (Em7)should have been some bod y else.

Be (D)lieve it (A)or (D)not, I’m (G)walk in’ (D)on (G)air.

I nev er (D)thought I (A)could (D)feel so free.

(D)Fly in’ (A)a (D)way on a wing and a (G#dim7)prayer,

(Em7)who (F#m7)could it be?

Be (G)lieve it or not, it’s (A)just me.

(D)Just like the (G)light of a new day, it hit me from (G)out of the blue, (A)self.

(E)break ing me (F#m7)out of the (G)spell I was in, mak ing (Em7)all of my wish es come true.

Be (D)lieve it (A)or (D)not, I’m (G)walk in’ (D)on (G)air.

I nev er (D)thought I (A)could (D)feel so free.

(D)Fly in’ (A)a (D)way on a wing and a (G#dim7)prayer,

(Em7)who (F#m7)could it be?

Be (G)lieve it or not, it’s (A)just me.

(Bb)me.

This is too good to be (Fmaj7)true.

Look at me

fall ing for you.

Be (D)lieve it (A)or (D)not.

Be (G)lieve it (D)or (G)not.

Be (D)lieve it (A)or (D)not.

Be (G)lieve it (D)or (G)not.

Be lieve it or not, I’m (A)walk in’ (E)on (A)air.

I nev er (E)thought I (B)could (E)feel so free.

(E)Fly in’ (B)a (E)way on a wing and a (A#dim7)prayer,

(F#m7)who (G#m7)could it be?

Be (A)lieve it or not, it’s (B)just (me.) it or not, I’m (A)walk in’ (E)on (A)air.

I nev er (E)thought I (B)could (E)feel so free.

(E)Fly in’ (B)a (E)way on a wing and a (A#dim7)prayer,

(F#m7)who (G#m7)could it be?

Be (A)lieve it or not, it’s (B)just (E)me.

Theme From "The Greatest American Hero" by Joey Scarbury — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Theme From "The Greatest American Hero"” by Joey Scarbury 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 D at 108 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 "Theme From "The Greatest American 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 "Theme From "The Greatest American 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 "Theme From "The Greatest American Hero"" use?: Just 16 chords: A, A#dim7, B, Bb, Bm7, D, E, Ebmaj7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.