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Where have all the good men gone and (Em)where are all the gods?
(F)Where’s the street wise Her cu les to fight the ris ing odds?
Is n’t there a white knight up on a fier y steed?
Late at night I toss and I turn and I dream of what I need.
I need a (Am)he ro,
I’m hol ding 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 (Am)he ro,
I’m hol ding out for a he ro till the morn ing light.
He’s got ta be sure and he’s got ta be soon, and he’s got ta be larg er than life.
Lar ger than (Am)life.
Some where af ter mid night in my (Em)wild est fan ta sy.
(F)Some where just be yond my reach, there’s some one reach ing back for me.
Rac ing on the thun der and (Em)ris ing with the heat;
it’s gon na take a su per man to sweep me off my feet.
I need a (Am)he ro,
I’m hol ding 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 (Am)he ro,
I’m hol ding out for a he ro till the morn ing light.
He’s got ta be sure and he’s got ta be soon, and he’s got ta be larg er than life.
Lar ger than (Am)life.
Some where af ter mid night in my (Em)wild est fan ta sy.
(F)Some where just be yond my reach, there’s some one reach ing back for me.
Rac ing on the thun der and (Em)ris ing with the heat;
it’s gon na take a su per man to sweep me off my feet.
I need a
I need a (Am)he ro,
I’m hol ding out for a he ro till the end of the night.
Up where the moun tains meet the heav ens a bove, out where the light ning splits the sea I could swear there is some one some where watch (Am7)ing me.
Through the wind and the chill and the rain, and the storm and the flood,
can feel his ap proach like a fire in my blood
I need a I need a (Am)he ro,
I’m hol ding out for a he ro till the end of the night.
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(G)ooh.
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(G)ooh.
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Holding Out For A Hero — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Holding Out For A Hero" by Bonnie Tyler. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 150 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Holding Out For A Hero”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Holding Out For A Hero" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Holding Out For A Hero".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Holding Out For A Hero" by Bonnie Tyler in?
- The backing track is in C at 150 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Holding Out For A Hero" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Holding Out For A Hero"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Holding Out For A Hero", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Holding Out For A Hero" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Holding Out For A Hero"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Holding Out For A Hero"?
- "Holding Out For A Hero" was originally performed by Bonnie Tyler. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Bonnie Tyler are available?
- Other accompaniments by Bonnie Tyler: "Total Eclipse Of The Heart". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Holding Out For A Hero" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Holding Out For A Hero" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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