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There’s a (D)he ro
if you (C6/9)look in side your heart.
You don’t (Bm7)have to be a fraid of what you (G)are.
There’s an (D)an swer
if you (C)reach in to your soul
and the (Bb)sor row that you know will melt a (A7sus)way.
And then a he ro comes a (Bm7)long with the strength to car ry (G)on and you cast your fears a (Em)side, and you (G)know you can sur (D)vive.
So when you feel like hope is (Bm7)gone look in (Bm)side you and be (G)strong and you’ll fi n’lly see the (Em7)truth that a (A7sus)he ro lies in (D)you.
It’s a (D)long road
when you (C6/9)face the world a lone.
No one (Bm7)reach es out a hand for you to (G)hold.
You can (D)find love
if you (C)search with in your self
and the (Bb)emp ti ness you felt will dis ap (A7sus)pear.
And then a he ro comes a (Bm7)long with the strength to car ry (G)on and you cast your fears a (Em)side, and you (G)know you can sur (D)vive.
So when you feel like hope is (Bm7)gone look in (Bm)side you and be (G)strong and you’ll fi n’lly see the (Em7)truth that a (A7sus)he ro lies in (D)you.
It’s a (D)you.
Lord knows
dreams are (C)hard to fol low, but don’t let (F)an y one (F)tear (C)them (Dm7)a (C)way.
Hold on,
there will (C)be to mor row.
In (F)time you’ll find the (G)way.
(G)you.
That a (A7sus)he ro lies (A7)in (D)you.
That a (A7sus)he ro lies (A7)in you.
Hero — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Hero" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 152 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Hero”
- Can I play "Hero" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hero" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Hero" by Mariah Carey played in?
- Hero is arranged in the key of D 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 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hero" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 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 a complete beginner play "Hero"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Hero" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Hero"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hero" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.