Hero — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Hero" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 90 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

(B)There’s a (E)he ro if you (D6/9)look in side your heart. You don’t (C#m7)have to be a fraid of what you are. There’s an an swer if you (D)reach in to your soul, and the (C)sor row that you know will melt a way. And then a he ro comes a long with the strength to car ry on and you cast your fears a side and you (A)know you can sur vive. So, when you feel like hope is gone, look in (C#m)side you and be strong and you’ll fi n’ly see the truth that a (B9sus)he ro lies in you. It’s a (E)long road when you (D6/9)face the world a lone. No one (C#m7)reach es out a hand for you to hold. You can find love if you (D)search with in your self and the (C)emp ti ness you felt will dis ap pear. And then a he ro comes a long with the strength to car ry on and you cast your fears a side and you (A)know you can sur vive. So, when you feel like hope is gone, look in (C#m)side you and be strong and you’ll fi n’ly see the truth that a (B9sus)he ro lies in you. It’s a Lord knows dreams are hard to fol low, but don’t let an (G)y one (G)tear (D)them (Em7)a (D)way. Hold on, there will be to mor row. In (G)time you’ll find the (A)way. That a (A)he ro lies (B)in you, that a (A)he ro (B)lies in you.

Try other practice modes:

Falling NotesLead SheetBar SheetSimple Sheet

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
E
Tempo
90 BPM
Difficulty
hard

Recommended For You

How to Play "Hero" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.