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Holding Out For A Hero

Ella Mae Bowen

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Holding Out For A Hero by Ella Mae Bowen in the key of C

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

CWhere Have All The Good Men Gone
AndD Where Are All The Gods?
CWhere's The Street-Wise Hercules
ToD Fight The Rising Odds?

CIsn't There A White Knight
UDpon A Fiery Steed?
CLate At Night I Toss And Turn
And DDream Of What I Need

Reff :
  I Need AEm Hero.C.
  I'm Holding Out For A HGero
  'Til The End Of The NigDht..

  He's Gottabe StrEmong
  He's Gotta Be FCast
  And He's GGotta Be Larger Than LiDfe
  Larger Than EmLife

EmDa Da Da Da Da CDa Da Da Da Da
GDa Da Da Da Da DDaa..
EmDa Da Da Da Da CDa Da Da Da Da
GDa Da Da Da Da DDaa..

CSomewhere After Midnight
In My WDildest Fantasies
CSomewhere Just Beyond My Reach
There's SomDeone Reaching Back For Me

CRacing On The Thunder
And RDising With The Heat
CIsn't There A Superman
To SweDep Me Off My Feet

Reff :
  I Need A HEmero..C​
  I'm Holding Out For A GHero
  'Til The End Of The NighDt..

  He's Gottabe StrEmong
  He's Gotta Be FCast
  And He's GGotta Be Larger Than LiDfe

Am Up Where The Mountains Meet The Heavens Above
C Out Where The Lightning Splits The Sea
Am I Could Swear That There's Someone Somewhere
D Watching Me..

Am Through The Wind And The Chill And The Rain
C And The Storm And The Raging Flood
Am Oh His Approach Is Like A
D Fire In My Blood

Reff :
  I Need A EmHero.C.
  And Then We'll DaGnce
  Till The Morning LiDght
  Dreaming HeEm'll Lead.C.
  He'll TiGght Tonight's The NiDght

  I Need A EmHero.C.
  I'm Holding Out For A HGero
  'Til The End Of The NigDht..

  He's Gotta Be StEmrong
  He's Gotta Be FCast
  And He's GGotta Be Fresh
  From The FigDht

  I Need A HEmero..C​
  I'm Holding Out For A GHero
  'Til The Morning LiDght
  He's Gotta Be SuEmre
  He's Gotta Be SoCon
  And He's GGotta Be Larger Than LiDfe
  Larger Than LiEmfe

EmDa Da Da Da Da CDa Da Da Da Da
GDa Da Da Da Da DDaa
EmDa Da Da Da Da CDa Da Da Da Da
   (Larger Than Life)
GDa Da Da Da Da DDaa
EmDa Da Da Da Da CDa Da Da Da Da
    (Larger Than Life)
GDa Da Da Da Da DDaa
(Oh Baby Baby)
EmDa Da Da Da Da CDa Da Da Da Da
 (Baby, Tonight)
GDa Da Da Da Da DDaa

Outro : ​EmOohC..G  D​

+++++{{{{Original Chord

Intro : C# D# C# D#

C#Where Have All The Good Men Gone
And D#Where Are All The Gods?
WC#here's The Street-Wise Hercules
To D#Fight The Rising Odds?

C#Isn't There A White Knight
UpD#on A Fiery Steed?
C#Late At Night I Toss And Turn
And DrD#eam Of What I Need

Reff :
  I Need A FmHero.C#.
  I'm Holding Out For A G#Hero
  'Til The End Of The NigD#ht..

  He's Gottabe StFmrong
  He's Gotta Be FC#ast
  And He's G#Gotta Be Larger Than LiD#fe
  Larger Than LFmife

FmDa Da Da Da DaC# Da Da Da Da Da
G#Da Da Da Da Da DD#aa
FmDa Da Da Da DaC# Da Da Da Da Da
G#Da Da Da Da Da DaD#a

C#Somewhere After Midnight
In My D#Wildest Fantasies
C#Somewhere Just Beyond My Reach
There's SoD#meone Reaching Back For Me

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

Reff :
  I Need A FmHero.C#.
  I'm Holding Out For A G#Hero
  'Til The End Of The NigD#ht..

  He's Gottabe StFmrong
  He's Gotta Be FC#ast
  And He's G#Gotta Be Larger Than LiD#fe

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

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

Reff :
  I Need A FmHeroC#..
  And Then We'll DaG#nce
  Till The Morning LiD#ght
  Dreaming HFme'll LeadC#​
  He'll TG#ight Tonight's The ND#ight

  I Need A FmHero.C#.
  I'm Holding Out For A G#Hero
  'Til The End Of The NigD#ht..

  He's Gotta Be StFmrong
  He's Gotta Be FC#ast
  And He's G#Gotta Be Fresh
  From The FiD#ght

  I Need A FmHeroC#..
  I'm Holding Out For A G#Hero
  'Til The Morning LigD#ht
  He's Gotta Be FmSure
  He's Gotta Be SoC#on
  And He's GG#otta Be Larger Than LiD#fe
  Larger Than LiFmfe

FmDa Da Da Da DaC# Da Da Da Da Da
G#Da Da Da Da Da DD#aa
FmDa Da Da Da DaC# Da Da Da Da Da
   (Larger Than Life)
G#Da Da Da Da Da DaD#a
FmDa Da Da Da DaC# Da Da Da Da Da
    (Larger Than Life)
G#Da Da Da Da Da DD#aa
(Oh Baby Baby)
FmDa Da Da Da DaC# Da Da Da Da Da
 (Baby, Tonight)
G#Da Da Da Da Da DD#aa

Outro : ​FmOohC#.. G#   D#​
Also available in: F (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Holding Out For A Hero?

The chords for Holding Out For A Hero are: C, D, Em, G, Am, C#, D#, Fm, G#, A#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: C, D, Em, G, Am, C#, D#, Fm, G#, A#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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