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Where have all the good men gone and where are all the gods?
Where’s the street wise Her cu les to (B)fight the ris ing (Esus4)odds?
Is n’t there a white knight up (G)on a fier y steed?
Late at night I toss and I turn and I (E7)dream of what I need.
(E5)(Oh,
(Em)oh.)
I need a (Am)he ro.
I’m hold ing out for a (Em)he ro till the end of the night.
He’s (F)got ta be strong and he’s got ta be fast and he’s (C)got ta be fresh from the (G)fight.
I need a (Am)he ro.
I’m hold ing out for a (Em)he ro till the morn ing light.
He’s (F)got ta be sure and it’s got ta be soon and he’s (C)got ta be larg er than (G)life,
larg er than (Am)life.
Some where af ter mid night
in my (C)wild est fan ta sy,
(F)some where just be yond my reach,
there’s (Esus4)some one reach ing back for (E)me.
Rac ing on the thun der
and (Em)ris ing with the heat,
it’s gon na take a su per man to (Esus4)sweep me off my (E)feet.
Up where the moun tains meet the heav ens a bove,
out where the light ning splits the sea,
I could swear there is (E)some one some where (Am)watch ing me.
Through the wind and the chill and the rain
and the storm and the flood,
I can feel his ap (E)proach like a fire in my (Fm)blood.
(Like a fire in my blood, like a fire in my blood, like a fire in my blood, like a fire in my
blood.)
(He ro.)
I need a (Am)he ro.
I’m hold ing out for a (Em)he ro till the morn ing light.
And he’s (F)got ta be sure and it’s got ta be soon and he’s (C)got ta be larg er than (G)life.
Oh, he’s (F)got ta be strong and he’s got ta be fast and he’s (C)got ta be fresh from the (G)fight.
I need a (Am)he ro!
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, 80 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 Frou Frou 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 80 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 Frou Frou. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Frou Frou can I play here?
- Try "Holding Out for a Hero", "LET GO". 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, 80 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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