David Bowie - Heroes: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Heroes" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
Navigate quickly to the section you need:
- Chords and Lyrics - Jump straight to the song's lyrics and chord overlay.
- Chord Diagrams and Key Transposition - Access chord diagrams and learn how to transpose the key of the song to suit your voice.
Learn Heroes Guitar Chords and Lyrics by David Bowie
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Heroes" smoothly on your guitar.
Intro: D G D G D G I, I will be king D G And you, you will be queen C D Though nothing will drive them away Am Em D We can beat them just for one day C G D We can be Heroes just for one day D G And you, you can be mean D G And I, I’ll drink all the time D G ‘Cause we’re lovers and that is a fact D G Yes we’re lovers and that is that C D Though nothing will keep us together Am Em D We could steal time just for one day C G D D We can be Heroes for ever and ever D G D G What d’you say? D G I, I wish you could swim D G Like dolphins, like dolphins can swim C D Though nothing, nothing will keep us together Am Em D We can beat them for ever and ever C G D Oh we can be Heroes just for one day D D G D G D G I, I will be king D G And you, you will be queen C D Though nothing will drive them away Am Em D We can be Heroes just for one day C G D D We can be us just for one day D G I, I can remember (I remember) D G Standing, by the wall (by the wall) D G The guns, shot above our heads (over our heads) D G And we kissed as though nothing could fall (nothing could fall) C D And the shame was on the other side Am Em D Oh we can beat them for ever and ever C G D Then we can be Heroes just for one day D G We can be Heroes D G We can be Heroes D G D We can be Heroes, just for one day G We can be Heroes C D We’re nothing and nothing will help us Am Em D Maybe we’re lying then you better not stay C D But we could be safer just for one day | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm  C  D  Em  G  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Heroes" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Heroes" by David Bowie.