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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.
You saved the (Am7)day.
You saved the (Am7)day.
Hero — Simple Sheet Music
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"Hero" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Hero"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Hero". Key of A, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.