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2009•Metal•1.2K views•
5.0 (2)
Key: Eb minor•
Intro 1
Ebm
Ebm
6

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Db
Db
4

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Ebm
Ebm
6

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Db
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4

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Ebm
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6

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Gb
Gb
2

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Db
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4

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Ebm
Ebm
6

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Cb
Cb
2

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Db
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4

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Ebm
Ebm
6

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Gb
Gb
2

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Db
Db
4

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Ebm
Ebm
6

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Cb
Cb
2

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Db
Db
4

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Eb5
Eb5
6

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Verse 1
Eb5
Eb5
6

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Cb5
Cb5
2

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Bb5
Bb5

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I'm just a step away
Db/F
Db/F

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I'm just a breath away
Eb5
Eb5
6

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Cb5
Cb5
2

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Bb5
Bb5

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Losin' my faith today
Db/F
Db/F

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(We're fallin' off the edge today)
Eb5
Eb5
6

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Cb5
Cb5
2

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Bb5
Bb5

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I am just a man
Db/F
Db/F

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Not superhuman
Eb5
Eb5
6

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Cb5
Cb5
2

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Bb5
Bb5

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(I'm not superhu man)
Db/F
Db/F

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Someone save me from the hate
Pre-chorus 1
Abmadd9
Abmadd9
4

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Cbmaj7#11
Cbmaj7#11
6

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It's just another war
Eb5
Eb5
6

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Cb5
Cb5
2

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Bb5
Bb5

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Just another family torn
Eb5
Eb5
6

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Cb5
Cb5
2

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Bb5
Bb5

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(I'm falling from my faith today)
Abmadd9
Abmadd9
4

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Cbmaj7#11
Cbmaj7#11
6

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Just a step from the edge
Eb5
Eb5
6

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Cb5
Cb5
2

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Bb5
Bb5

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Gb5
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2

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Just another day in the world we live
Chorus 1
Ebm
Ebm
6

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Gb
Gb
2

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Db
Db
4

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I need a hero to save me now
Ebm
Ebm
6

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Cb
Cb
2

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Db
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4

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I need a hero (to save me now)
Ebm
Ebm
6

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Gb
Gb
2

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Db
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4

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I need a hero to save my life
Ebm
Ebm
6

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Cb
Cb
2

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Db
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4

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A hero will save me (just in time)
Verse 2
Eb5
Eb5
6

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Cb5
Cb5
2

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Bb5
Bb5

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I've gotta fight today
Db/F
Db/F

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To live another day
Eb5
Eb5
6

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Cb5
Cb5
2

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Bb5
Bb5

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Speakin' my mind today
Db/F
Db/F

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(My voice will be heard today)
Eb5
Eb5
6

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Cb5
Cb5
2

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Bb5
Bb5

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I've gotta make a stand
Db/F
Db/F

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But I am just a man
Eb5
Eb5
6

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Cb5
Cb5
2

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Bb5
Bb5

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(I'm not superhu man)
Db/F
Db/F

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My voice will be heard today
Pre-chorus 2
Abmadd9
Abmadd9
4

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Cbmaj7#11
Cbmaj7#11
6

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It's just another war
Eb5
Eb5
6

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Cb5
Cb5
2

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Bb5
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Just another family torn
Eb5
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6

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Cb5
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2

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Bb5
Bb5

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(My voice will be heard today)
Abmadd9
Abmadd9
4

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Cbmaj7#11
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6

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It's just another kill
Eb5
Eb5
6

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Cb5
Cb5
2

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Bb5
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Gb5
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2

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The countdown begins to destroy ourselves
Chorus 2
Ebm
Ebm
6

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Gb
Gb
2

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Db
Db
4

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I need a hero to save me now
Ebm
Ebm
6

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Cb
Cb
2

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Db
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4

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I need a hero (to save me now)
Ebm
Ebm
6

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Gb
Gb
2

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Db
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4

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I need a hero to save my life
Ebm
Ebm
6

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Cb
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2

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Db
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4

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A hero will save me (just in time)
Chorus 3
Ebm
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6

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Gb
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2

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Db
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4

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I need a hero to save my life
Ebm
Ebm
6

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Cb
Cb
2

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Db
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4

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I need a hero just in time
Ebm
Ebm
6

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Save me just in time
Ebm
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6

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Save me just in time
Bridge 1
Abmadd9
Abmadd9
4

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Cbmaj7#11
Cbmaj7#11
6

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Who's gonna fight for what's right?
Ebm
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6

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Who's gonna help us survive?
Db
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4

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We're in the fight of our lives
Abmadd9
Abmadd9
4

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(And we're not ready to die)
Cbmaj7#11
Cbmaj7#11
6

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Who's gonna fight for the weak?
Ebm
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Who's gonna make 'em believe?
Db
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4

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I've got a hero (...a hero)
Abmadd9
Abmadd9
4

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Livin' in me
Cbmaj7#11
Cbmaj7#11
6

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I'm gonna fight for what's right
Ebm
Ebm
6

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Today I'm speaking my mind
Db
Db
4

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And if it kills me tonight

(I will be ready to die)
Cb5
Cb5
2

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...hero's not afraid to give his life
Db5
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4

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Bb/D
Bb/D
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A hero's gonna save me just in time
Eb5
Eb5
6

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Chorus 4
Ebm
Ebm
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Gb
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Db
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4

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I need a hero to save me now
Ebm
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6

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Cb
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Db
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4

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I need a hero (save me now)
Ebm
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Gb
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Db
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I need a hero to save my life
Ebm
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Cb
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Db
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A hero will save me (just in time)
Chorus 5
Ebm
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I need a he-...
Gb
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2

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Who's gonna fight for what's right?
Db
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4

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Ebm
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Cb
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Who's gonna help us survive?
Db
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Ebm
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I need a he-...
Gb
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Who's gonna fight for the weak?
Db
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Ebm
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Who's gonna make 'em believe?
Cb
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I need a hero
Db
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4

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I need a hero
Outro 1
Eb5
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6

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Gb5
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Db5
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Eb5
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A hero's gonna save me just in time

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Ebm

    6

  • Db

    4

  • Gb

    2

  • Cb

    2

  • Eb5

    6

  • Cb5

    2

  • Bb5

  • Db/F

  • Abmadd9

    4

  • Cbmaj7#11

    6

  • Gb5

    2

  • Db5

    4

  • Bb/D

    3

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Hero by Skillet is Eb minor.

The primary chords used in Hero are Ebm, Db, Gb, Cb, Cb5, Bb5.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 6 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ebm, Db, Gb, Cb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Hero is approximately 142 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Hero using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Hero. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Skillet.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Hero to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Hero by Skillet on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.