Lyrics
(F)I,
I will be (Bb)king.
And (F)you,
you will be (Bb)queen.
Though (Eb)noth ing
will drive them a (F)way, hey.
We could (Cm7)be them
just for one (F)day.
We could be (Cm7)her oes
just for one (F)day.
We can be he (Bb)roes.
We can be he (Bb)roes.
(F)I,
I wish I could (Bb)swim.
Like the (F)dol phins,
like dol phins can (Bb)swim.
Though (Eb)noth ing,
noth ing can keep us to geth (F)er.
Oh, we can be he (Cm7)roes
just for one (F)day.
We can be he (Bb)roes.
We can be he (Bb)roes.
Heroes by David Bowie
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 112 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Heroes”
- What key is "Heroes" in?
- "Heroes" by David Bowie is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Heroes" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Heroes" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Heroes"?
- This arrangement of "Heroes" uses 5 chords: Bb, Cm7, Eb, F, Gm7.
- How long does it take to learn "Heroes" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by David Bowie can I play here?
- Try "Changes", "UNDER PRESSURE", "YOUNG AMERICANS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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