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(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.
Hero — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Hero" by Mariah Carey in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of E, 90 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”
- Can I learn "Hero" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Hero" with hands-separate practice in E at 90 BPM.
- What key is "Hero" by Mariah Carey played in?
- Hero is arranged in the key of E 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 90 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 Mariah Carey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hero"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, B, B9, C, C#m, C#m7, D, D6, +6 more.
- What other songs by Mariah Carey can I play here?
- Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Hero"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Hero" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Hero"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Hero" is in the key of E at 90 BPM.
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