Zero To Hero (From Disney's Hercules)

by Alan Menken

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(F)Bless my soul, (Eb)Herc was on a (F)roll, (Eb)per son of the (F)week in ev ’ry (Bb)Greek o pin ion (Bb)poll.

(F)What a pro, (Eb)Herc could stop a (F)show.

(Eb)Point him at a (F)mon ster and you’re (Bb)talk in’ S.

R.

(G)O.

(C7sus)He was a no one, a (Eb)ze (F)ro, (Eb)ze (F)ro.

(C7sus)Now he’s a hon cho, (Eb)he’s (F)a (Eb)he (F)ro.

(C7sus)Here was a kid with his (A7)act down (Dm)pat.

From (Gm7)ze ro (F)to he ro (B)in (Bb)no time (F)flat.

(Gm7)Ze ro (F)to he ro, (Bb)just like (F)that.

(Bb)When he smiled the (C)girls went wild with (F)oohs (Gm7)and (G#dim)ahs.

And they (Bb)slapped his face on (C)ev ’ry vase.

On (F)ev (Gm7)’ry (G#dim)vahse.

From ap (A7)pear ance fees and (Dm)roy al ties our (A7)Herc had cash to (Dm)burn.

Now (Am7)nou veau riche and (G7)fa mous he could (C7sus)tell you what’s a (D7)Gre cian urn.

(G)Say a men, (F)there he goes a (G)gain.

(F)Sweet and un de (G)feat ed and an (C)awe some ten for (C)ten.

(G)Folks lined up (F)just to watch him (G)flex, (F)and this per fect (G)pack age packed a (C)pair of per fect (A7)pecs.

(D7sus)Herc ie, he comes, he (F)sees, (G)he (F)con (G)quers.

(D7sus)Hon ey, the crowds were (F)go (G)ing (F)bon (G)kers.

(D7sus)He showed the mox ie, (B7)brains and (Em)spunk, from (Am7)ze ro (G)to he ro, (A7)a (C)ma jor (G)hunk.

(Am7)Ze ro (G)to he ro

Who put the glad in glad i a tor?

Her (C)cu (G)les.

Whose dar ing deeds are great the a ter?

Her (C)cu (G)les.

(Bb)Is he (Eb)bold?

(Bb)No one (Eb)brav (Bb)er.

(C)Is he sweet?

Our (D)fav ’rite fla vor.

Her cu (C)les.

Her cu (C)les.

Her cu (C)les.

Her cu (C)les.

Her cu (C)les.

Her cu (C)les.

(G)Bless my soul, (G7)Herc was on a roll, un de (C)feat (D7)ed.

(G)Rid ing high,

Not con (Eb7)ceit ed.

(D7sus)He was a noth ing, (F)ze (G)ro, (F)ze (G)ro.

(D7sus)Now he’s a hon cho, (F)he’s (G)a (F)he (G)ro.

(D7sus)He hit the heights at (B7)break neck speed.

From (Am)ze ro (G)to he (C#)ro.

(Am)Herc is (G)a (C)he (C#)ro.

(Am)Now he’s (G)a (C)he (C#)ro.

Zero To Hero (From Disney's Hercules) by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Zero To Hero (From Disney's Hercules)” by Alan Menken 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 Bb at 144 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Zero To Hero (From Disney's Hercules)" 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 "Zero To Hero (From Disney's Hercules)"?
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?
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