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(A5)Doo doom da da doom da da doom ka day (yeah).
(A5)Doo doom da da doom da da doom ka day (yeah).
day.
Where have all the good men gone and where are all the gods?
Where’s the street wise Her cu les to fight one the ing ris ing odds?
Is n’t there a white knight
up on a fier y steed?
it’s Late at night I toss and turn and dream of what I need.
I need a (A5)he ro.
I’m hold ing out for a he ro till the end of the night.
He’s got ta be strong and he’s got ta be fast and he’s got ta be fresh from the fight.
I need a he ro.
I’m hold ing out for a he ro till the morn ing light.
He’s got ta be sure and it’s got ta be soon and he’s got ta be larg er than life.
er than Doo doom da da doom da da doom ka day (yeah).
Doo doom da da doom da da doom ka day.
Some where af ter mid night in my wild est fan ta sy,
some where just be yond my reach, there’s some one reach ing back for me.
Rac ing on the thun der,
up ris ing with the heat,
it’s gon na take a su per man to sweep me off my feet.
I need a (A5)he ro.
I’m hold ing out for a he ro till the end of the night.
He’s got ta be strong and he’s got ta be fast and he’s got ta be fresh from the fight.
I need a he ro.
I’m hold ing out for a he ro till the morn ing light.
He’s got ta be sure and it’s got ta be soon and he’s got ta be larg er than Larg er than life.
doom da da doom da da doom ka day (yeah).
Doo doom da da doom da da doom ka day.
life.
Up where the moun tains meet the heav ens a bove,
out where the light ning splits the sea,
I would swear that there’s some one some where watch ing me.
Through the wind and the chill and the rain
and the storm and the flood,
I can feel his ap proach like fi re in my blood.
(A5)Doo doom da da doom da da doom ka day (yeah).
(A5)Doo doom da da doom da da doom ka day (yeah).
day.
I need a life.
Holding Out For A Hero — Simple Sheet Music
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"Holding Out For A Hero" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Holding Out For A Hero”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Holding Out For A Hero"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Holding Out For A Hero" by Bonnie Tyler played in?
- Holding Out For A Hero is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Holding Out For A Hero"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Holding Out For A Hero" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Holding Out For A Hero"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Holding Out For A Hero"?
- "Holding Out For A Hero" was originally performed by Bonnie Tyler. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Bonnie Tyler can I play here?
- Try "TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART", "HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO", "IT'S A HEARTACHE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Holding Out For A Hero". Key of A, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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