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Where have all the good men gone and where are (F)all the gods?
Where’s the street wise Her cu les to (A)fight the ris ing (Dsus4)odds?
Is n’t there a white knight up (F)on a fier y steed?
Late at night I toss and I turn and I (D7sus4)dream of what I need.
(D5)(Oh,
(Dm)oh.) I need a (Gm)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 (Bb)got ta be fresh from the fight.
I need a (Gm)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 (Bb)got ta be larg er than life, larg er than life.
Some where af ter mid night in my (Bb)wild est fan ta sy,
(Eb)some where just be yond my reach, there’s (Dsus4)some one reach ing back for me.
Rac ing on the thun der and (Dm)ris ing with the heat,
it’s gon na take a su per man to (Dsus4)sweep me off my 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 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 a fire in my (Ebm)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 (Gm)he ro.
I’m hold ing out for a he ro till the morn ing light.
And he’s got ta be sure and it’s got ta be soon and he’s (Bb)got ta be larg er than life.
Oh, he’s got ta be strong and he’s got ta be fast and he’s (Bb)got ta be fresh from the fight.
I need a (Gm)he ro!
Holding Out For A Hero — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Holding Out For A Hero" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 72 BPM.
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About “Holding Out For A Hero”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Holding Out For A Hero" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Holding Out For A Hero" is in C.
- What key is "Holding Out For A Hero" by Frou Frou played in?
- Holding Out For A Hero is arranged in the key of C 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 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Holding Out For A Hero" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Holding Out For A Hero"?
- This arrangement uses 23 chords: A, Am7, Asus4, Bb, Cb, Cm7, D, D7, +15 more.
- What other songs by Frou Frou can I play here?
- Try "LET GO", "Holding Out For A Hero". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Holding Out For A Hero" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Holding Out For A Hero" is in the key of C at 72 BPM.
- What chords are in "Holding Out For A Hero"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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