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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Heroes" 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 Eb, 112 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 “Heroes”
- Can I play "Heroes" 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 "Heroes" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Heroes" by David Bowie played in?
- Heroes is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Heroes"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Heroes" 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 "Heroes"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Heroes"?
- "Heroes" was originally performed by David Bowie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Heroes"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, Cm7, Eb, F, Gm7.
- What other songs by David Bowie can I play here?
- Try "Changes", "UNDER PRESSURE", "YOUNG AMERICANS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Heroes"?
- 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. "Heroes" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Heroes"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Heroes" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.