Other arrangements of Hero
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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 (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; 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.
You saved the (Am7)day.
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Hero — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hero" by Kirk Franklin: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Hero”
- What key is "Hero" by Kirk Franklin played in?
- Hero is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hero"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hero" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Hero"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hero"?
- "Hero" was originally performed by Kirk Franklin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hero"?
- This arrangement uses 43 chords: A, A7, Ab9, Abmaj, Abmaj7, Am, Am7, Am9, +35 more.
- What other songs by Kirk Franklin can I play here?
- Try "I SMILE", "COULD'VE BEEN", "THE APPEAL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Hero" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hero" by Kirk Franklin. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Hero" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Hero" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.