Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Heroes Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Heroes Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

ChordsDG5Em7Csus2Dsus4

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This is the chord progression of Heroes by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
D D G5 G5

[Verse 1]
D                  G5
I, I wish I could swim
D                                            G5
Just like a dolphin, like dolphins can swim
Em7                              D
And nothing, is going to keep us together
Csus2                Em7                              D
And we can beat them, for ever and ever
Csus2       G5   D                Dsus4                D
Because we can be Heroes, just for one day

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[Verse 2]
D                G5
I, I will be king
D                                            G5
And you, you’re going to be my queen
Em7                                            D
Yeah but nothing, is going to drive us away
Csus2 Em7 D Dsus4 D
Because we can be Heroes, just for one day
Csus2 Em7 D Dsus4 D
Yeah were gonna be Heroes, just for one day

[Verse 3]
D G5
I, I can remember (I remember)
D G5
When I was standing, by the wall (by the wall)
D G5
And then the guns, they shot over our heads (over our heads)
D G5
And then we kissed, as though nothing could fall (nothing could fall)
Em7 D
Well then the shame, yeah, the shame was on their side
Csus2 Em7 D
But we’re going to beat them, for ever and ever
Csus2 D Dsus4 D
Because we can be Heroes, just for one day

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[Bridge]
Em7 D
We’re nothing, and nothing will help us
Em7 D
Maybe we’re lying, then you better not stay
Csus2 Em7 D Dsus4 D
But we could be safer, just for one day
Csus2 Em7 D Dsus4 D
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, just for one day

[Outro]
Em7 D
Though nothing, will keep us together
Csus2 Em7 D Dsus4 D
We could steal time, just for one day
Csus2 G5 D Dsus4
We can be Heroes, for ever and ever
D Dsus4 D
What d’you say?
D D G5 G5

How to play Heroes: key, chords and progression

Heroes by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds is centred on G major (one sharp: F♯). The song uses 5 chords: D, G5, Em7, Csus2 and Dsus4.

The backbone of the song is D – Csus2 – Em7 – D (V – IVsus2 – vi7 – V in G major). In solfa, that is soh – fah – lah – soh. Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.

Chord diagrams

D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
G5 chord on guitar (355xxx)
G5G D
Em7 chord on guitar (020000)
Em7E G B D
Csus2 chord on guitar (x35533)
Csus2C D G
Dsus4 chord on guitar (xx0233)
Dsus4D G A

Need another chord or a different shape? Feel free to use our free Chord Shape Generator.

Heroes chords: questions

What key is Heroes in?

Heroes by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds is centred on G major (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Heroes?

Heroes uses 5 chords: D, G5, Em7, Csus2, Dsus4.

What is the chord progression of Heroes?

The main progression is D – Csus2 – Em7 – D (V – IVsus2 – vi7 – V).

Is Heroes easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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