Chordyes

Hero Son

Mark Rockford

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Hero Son by Mark Rockford in the key of D

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2010s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Family Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Tuning : D G C F A D
Key : C


Intro
A#

Verse
I Heard It On The News The D#Other Night.
Another Local Boy Had A#Paid The Price.
But It Was Different This Time FCuz I Knew
The Hero's Daddy And His A#Uncles Too.
Well There Were Flowers And The D#Book To Sign.
There Was A Kneeler And The A#Mourners' Line.
I Saw A Mother Barely FHanging On
As Father Looked Upon His A#Hero Son.

Chorus
That Hero FSon Fought For Us A#All.
And Though He's FGone, His Spirit Lives A#On.
He Volunteered To Fight The FightGm​
To Help Preserve Our Way Of Life.Gm​
So Say A Prayer For Him TonFight, That Hero A#Son.

Verse
I Left The Chapel And I D#Stepped Outside.
A Man Was Folding Up The A#Stars And Stripes.
A Little Tear Was Rolling FDown His Cheek.
He Turned To Me And He BeA#gan To Speak.
He Had A Boy Who Served In D#Vietnam
And Every Week That Good Boy A#Wrote His Mom.
The Letters Stopped. He Can't ReFmember When.
He Never Saw His Hero A#Son Again

Chorus
That Hero FSon Fought For Us A#All.
And Though He's FGone, His Spirit Lives A#On.
He Volunteered To Fight The FightGm​
To Help Preserve Our Way Of Life.Gm​
So Say A Prayer For Him TonFight, That Hero A#Son.

Chorus
And That Hero FSon Fought For Us A#All.
And Though He's FGone, His Spirit Lives A#On.
He Volunteered To Fight The FightGm​
To Help Preserve Our Way Of Life.Gm​
So Say A Prayer For Him TonFight, That Hero A#Son.
Also available in: E (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Hero Son?

The chords for Hero Son are: D, G, C, F, A, A#, D#, Gm

What is the original key of Hero Son?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Hero Son?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Hero Son in another key?

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

Can Hero Son be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Hero Son on ukulele?

Chord Hero Son can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Hero Son?

Hero Son uses 8 chords: D, G, C, F, A, A#, D#, Gm

What is the easiest way to play Hero Son?

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 Hero Son released in?

Hero Son was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Hero Son?

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

0.3x