Where have all the good men gone, and (G6)where are all the gods?
Where’s the street wise Her cu les to fight the ris ing odds?
(I’d like to know.) Is n’t there a white knight
up on a fi ery steed?
Late at night I toss and I turn
(I toss and I turn, ooh.)
and I (B)dream of what I need.
I need a (Am)he ro!
(Doo doo doo doo,)
(doo doo doo doo,)
(doo doo doo doo.)
(Am)(Ahh!
(E)Ahh!)
Some where af ter mid night, in my (G6)wild est fan tas y,
(F)some where just be yond my reach, there’s 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 (Esus)sweep me off my feet.
I need a (Am)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 (G)fight.
I need a (Am)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 (G)life.
Larg er than (Am)life!
(Doo doo doo doo,)
(doo doo doo doo,)
(doo doo doo doo.)
(Ahh!
(E)Ahh!)
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 blood.
Like a fire in my blood, like a fire in my blood, like a fire in my blood, like a fire in my...
(Am)Ahh!
(E)Ahh!
I need a (Am)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 (G)fight.
I need a (Am)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 (C)got ta be larg er than life.
Larg er than life!
doo doo doo)
(Am)(Doo doo doo doo,)
(Fmaj7)(doo doo doo doo.)
(Am)(Ahh!
(E)Ahh!) I need a (Am)he ro!
Holding Out For A Hero by Bonnie Tyler
11 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 80 BPM. Difficulty: advanced. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Holding Out For A Hero”
- What key is "Holding Out For A Hero" in?
- "Holding Out For A Hero" by Bonnie Tyler is in the key of A with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: advanced.
- Is "Holding Out For A Hero" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated advanced. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Holding Out For A Hero" 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 "Holding Out For A Hero"?
- This arrangement of "Holding Out For A Hero" uses 17 chords: Am, Bm7, C, Dm, Dm7, E, E7, Ebdim7, +9 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Holding Out For A Hero" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Bonnie Tyler can I play here?
- Try "TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART", "IT'S A HEARTACHE", "Holding Out For A Hero". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
More piano songs by Bonnie Tyler
See all Bonnie Tyler songs →More songs you might like
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART
Bonnie Tyler
DON'T TRUST ME
3OH!3
WHY AM I THE ONE
fun.
This Woman's Work
Kate Bush
LOVE STORY
Taylor Swift
MARRY YOU
Bruno Mars
MAGIC
Coldplay
SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT
Elton John
BABY
Justin Bieber
Total Eclipse Of The Heart
Bonnie Tyler
MANEATER
Nelly Furtado
DIE FOR YOU
The Weeknd