Other arrangements of Holding Out For A Hero
Pick a learning view or switch to the backing-track version.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
11 people have learned this song
"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: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
Try other practice modes:
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 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?
- 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 "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 chords are used in "Holding Out For A Hero"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: Am, Bm7, C, Dm, Dm7, E, E7, Ebdim7, +9 more.
- 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 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.
More piano songs by Bonnie Tyler
See all Bonnie Tyler songs →More songs you might like
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART
Bonnie Tyler
JEALOUS
Nick Jonas
MAKES ME WONDER
Maroon 5
BAD ROMANCE
Lady Gaga
TAKE BACK THE NIGHT
Justin Timberlake
LOVE STORY
Taylor Swift
MARRY YOU
Bruno Mars
BABY
Justin Bieber
Total Eclipse Of The Heart
Bonnie Tyler
MANEATER
Nelly Furtado
Uncharted
Sara Bareilles
DIE FOR YOU
The Weeknd