Heroes Chords
The key, tempo and chords on this page are automatic estimates and have not been checked against published sources.
Chords in this song
Chords for Heroes by David Bowie. The estimated core chords are D, G, C, D7. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Heroes
The automatically estimated key is G; check it against the recording before playing along.
Estimated difficulty: Beginner — all 4 chords are open shapes — no barre chords.
Estimated core chords
Chord progression through the song
The key, tempo and chords on this page are automatic estimates and have not been checked against published sources.
Frequently asked
What key is Heroes in?
Heroes by David Bowie has an automatically estimated key of G, at around 111 BPM.
What chords do I need for Heroes?
The automatically estimated core chords are D, G, C, D7.
Is Heroes good for beginners?
Based on the automatic chord estimate: Beginner. All 4 chords are open shapes — no barre chords.