Hero was written shortly after the September 11 attacks in 2001, serving as a comfort and beacon of hope during a time of immense sadness in the United States. Enrique Iglesias performed the song live during a tribute, marking its emotional significance.
Key: G
E
A
D
G
B
E
Chords used I think are: G, Em, C, and D Guitar strumming will change from (1) strum, to 4-8 strums per chord.
G
Would you dance,
Em
If I asked you to dance?
C
Would you run,
D
And never look back?
G
Would you cry,
Em
If you saw me crying?
C
D
G
Would you save my soul tonight?
G
Would you tremble
Em
If I touched your lips?
C
Would you laugh,
D
Oh please tell me this.
G
Now would you die,
Em
For the one you love.
C
D
G
Hold me in your arms tonight.
G
D
C
I can be your hero, baby.
G
D
C
I can kiss away the pain.
G
D
C
I will stand by you forever.
G
D
C
You can take my breath away.
G
Would you swear,
Em
That you'll always be mine?
C
Would you lie,
D
Would you run and hide?
G
Am I in too deep?
Em
Have I lost my mind?
C
D
G
I don't care, you're here tonight.
G
D
C
G
I can be your hero, baby.
G
D
C
G
I can kiss away the pain.
G
D
C
G
I will stand by you forever.
G
D
C
You can take my breath away.
G
Oh yeah, Am I in too deep?
Em
Have I lost my mind?
C
D
G
Well I don't care, you're here tonight.
G
D
C
I can be your hero, baby.
G
D
C
I can kiss away the pain. (Oh yeah!)
G
D
C
I will stand by you forever.
G
D
C
You can take my breath away.
G
D
C
I can be your hero, baby.
G
D
C
I can kiss away the pain.
G
D
C
I will stand by you forever.
G
D
C
You can take my breath away.
G
D
C
You can take my breath away.
G
D
C
I can be your hero. ***********************************