Owl City - Not All Heroes Wear Capes: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Not All Heroes Wear Capes" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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.

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D#          G#
He doesn't fight crime
          A#
Or wear a cape
D#          G#
He doesn't read minds
       A#
Or levitate
D#                                G#
But every time my world needs saving
A#
He's my Superman
D#                 G#
Some folks don't believe in heroes
D#            A#
'Cause they haven't met my dad

He loves his workshop and rock 'n roll
He's got a hot rod and a heart of gold
And you could say he's a man of few words
But he talks a lot within
And even though' I'm a little taller
I still look up to him

Chorus:
G#             A#          D#        Cm
He built me a house in the arms of a tree
G#                A#          D#           Cm
He taught me to drive and to fight and to dream
G#               A#         D#              A#
When he looks in my eyes I hope he can see that
   G#      A#      D#
My dad's a hero to me

Rust ridden fenders and doors full of dings
Somehow he can fix about anything
I didn't think he knew how to cry
Till our dog died that year
He doesn't always say I love you
But I can hear him loud and clear

Chorus

He built me a house in the arms of a tree
He taught me to drive and to fight and to dream
When he looks in my eyes, I hope he can see
My dad's a hero to me
My dad's a hero to me
My dad's a hero to me


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A#

Guitar chord A#

Cm

Guitar chord Cm

D#

Guitar chord D#

G#

Guitar chord 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 "Not All Heroes Wear Capes" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Not All Heroes Wear Capes" by Owl City.