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Holding Out For A Hero

Ella Mae Bowen

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Holding Out For A Hero by Ella Mae Bowen

Level: Beginner Decade: 2010s Genre: Pop Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro : F G F G

FWhere Have All The Good Men Gone
AndG Where Are All The Gods?
FWhere's The Street-Wise Hercules
ToG Fight The Rising Odds?

FIsn't There A White Knight
UGpon A Fiery Steed?
FLate At Night I Toss And Turn
And DGream Of What I Need

Reff :
  I Need AAm Hero.F.
  I'm Holding Out For A HCero
  'Til The End Of The NigGht..

  He's Gottabe StrAmong
  He's Gotta Be FFast
  And He's CGotta Be Larger Than LiGfe
  Larger Than AmLife

AmDa Da Da Da Da FDa Da Da Da Da
CDa Da Da Da Da DGaa..
AmDa Da Da Da Da FDa Da Da Da Da
CDa Da Da Da Da DGaa..

FSomewhere After Midnight
In My WGildest Fantasies
FSomewhere Just Beyond My Reach
There's SomGeone Reaching Back For Me

FRacing On The Thunder
And RGising With The Heat
FIsn't There A Superman
To SweGep Me Off My Feet

Reff :
  I Need A HAmero..F​
  I'm Holding Out For A CHero
  'Til The End Of The NighGt..

  He's Gottabe StrAmong
  He's Gotta Be FFast
  And He's CGotta Be Larger Than LiGfe

Dm Up Where The Mountains Meet The Heavens Above
F Out Where The Lightning Splits The Sea
Dm I Could Swear That There's Someone Somewhere
G Watching Me..

Dm Through The Wind And The Chill And The Rain
F And The Storm And The Raging Flood
Dm Oh His Approach Is Like A
G Fire In My Blood

Reff :
  I Need A AmHero.F.
  And Then We'll DaCnce
  Till The Morning LiGght
  Dreaming HeAm'll Lead.F.
  He'll TiCght Tonight's The NiGght

  I Need A AmHero.F.
  I'm Holding Out For A HCero
  'Til The End Of The NigGht..

  He's Gotta Be StAmrong
  He's Gotta Be FFast
  And He's GCotta Be Fresh
  From The FigGht

  I Need A HAmero..F​
  I'm Holding Out For A CHero
  'Til The Morning LiGght
  He's Gotta Be SuAmre
  He's Gotta Be SoFon
  And He's GCotta Be Larger Than LiGfe
  Larger Than LiAmfe

AmDa Da Da Da Da FDa Da Da Da Da
CDa Da Da Da Da GDaa
AmDa Da Da Da Da FDa Da Da Da Da
   (Larger Than Life)
CDa Da Da Da Da GDaa
AmDa Da Da Da Da FDa Da Da Da Da
    (Larger Than Life)
CDa Da Da Da Da GDaa
(Oh Baby Baby)
AmDa Da Da Da Da FDa Da Da Da Da
 (Baby, Tonight)
CDa Da Da Da Da GDaa

Outro : ​AmOohF..C  G​

+++++{{{{Original Chord

Intro : F# G# F# G#

F#Where Have All The Good Men Gone
And G#Where Are All The Gods?
WF#here's The Street-Wise Hercules
To G#Fight The Rising Odds?

F#Isn't There A White Knight
UpG#on A Fiery Steed?
F#Late At Night I Toss And Turn
And DrG#eam Of What I Need

Reff :
  I Need A A#mHero..F#​
  I'm Holding Out For A C#Hero
  'Til The End Of The NigG#ht..

  He's Gottabe StA#mrong
  He's Gotta Be FF#ast
  And He's C#Gotta Be Larger Than LiG#fe
  Larger Than LA#mife

A#mDa Da Da Da Da F#Da Da Da Da Da
C#Da Da Da Da Da DG#aa
A#mDa Da Da Da Da F#Da Da Da Da Da
C#Da Da Da Da Da DaG#a

F#Somewhere After Midnight
In My G#Wildest Fantasies
F#Somewhere Just Beyond My Reach
There's SoG#meone Reaching Back For Me

F#Racing On The Thunder
And G#Rising With The Heat
F#Isn't There A Superman
To G#Sweep Me Off My Feet

Reff :
  I Need A A#mHero..F#​
  I'm Holding Out For A C#Hero
  'Til The End Of The NigG#ht..

  He's Gottabe StA#mrong
  He's Gotta Be FF#ast
  And He's C#Gotta Be Larger Than LiG#fe

D#mUp Where The Mountains Meet The Heavens Above
F# Out Where The Lightning Splits The Sea
D#m I Could Swear That There's Someone Somewhere
G# Watching Me..

D#mThrough The Wind And The Chill And The Rain
F# And The Storm And The Raging Flood
D#m Oh His Approach Is Like A
G# Fire In My Blood

Reff :
  I Need A A#mHero.F#.
  And Then We'll DaC#nce
  Till The Morning LiG#ght
  Dreaming HA#me'll Lead F#​
  He'll TC#ight Tonight's The NG#ight

  I Need A A#mHero..F#​
  I'm Holding Out For A C#Hero
  'Til The End Of The NigG#ht..

  He's Gotta Be StA#mrong
  He's Gotta Be FF#ast
  And He's C#Gotta Be Fresh
  From The FiG#ght

  I Need A A#mHero.F#.
  I'm Holding Out For A C#Hero
  'Til The Morning LigG#ht
  He's Gotta Be A#mSure
  He's Gotta Be SoF#on
  And He's GC#otta Be Larger Than LiG#fe
  Larger Than LiA#mfe

A#mDa Da Da Da Da F#Da Da Da Da Da
C#Da Da Da Da Da DG#aa
A#mDa Da Da Da Da F#Da Da Da Da Da
   (Larger Than Life)
C#Da Da Da Da Da DaG#a
A#mDa Da Da Da Da F#Da Da Da Da Da
    (Larger Than Life)
C#Da Da Da Da Da DG#aa
(Oh Baby Baby)
A#mDa Da Da Da Da F#Da Da Da Da Da
 (Baby, Tonight)
C#Da Da Da Da Da DG#aa

Outro : ​A#mOoh.F#.  C#   G#​
Also available in: C D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Holding Out For A Hero?

The chords for Holding Out For A Hero are: F, G, Am, C, Dm, F#, G#, A#m, C#, D#m

What is the original key of Holding Out For A Hero?

The original key is F.

What is the difficulty of playing Holding Out For A Hero?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Holding Out For A Hero in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Holding Out For A Hero be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Holding Out For A Hero on ukulele?

Chord Holding Out For A Hero can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Holding Out For A Hero?

Holding Out For A Hero uses 10 chords: F, G, Am, C, Dm, F#, G#, A#m, C#, D#m

What is the easiest way to play Holding Out For A Hero?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Holding Out For A Hero released in?

Holding Out For A Hero was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Holding Out For A Hero?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Holding Out For A Hero to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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