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Hero

Enrique Iglesias

KeyG major
Tempo76 BPM
Duration4:24

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Hero by Enrique Iglesias in?

This transcription starts in G major.

What tempo is Hero?

The estimated tempo is 76 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

What are the main chord progressions in Hero?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → Em7 → C → Dsus4 (8 occurrences); D → C → Cmaj/3 → Dmaj/3 (6 occurrences); C → Cmaj/3 → Dmaj/3 → G (6 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Hero?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → vi7 → IV → Vsus4 in G major; I → V → IV → IV/3 in G major; V → IV → IV/3 → V/3 in G major. Think of Roman numerals as chord names you can take into any key. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor; in minor keys, we count from the natural-minor scale.

Does Hero use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In G major: The doo-wop progression (I → vi → IV → V) shows up in the intro at 0:00 and the verse at 0:12. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home. The three-chord I–IV–V progression (IV → V → I) shows up in the verse at 0:19 and 0:31. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is Hero in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Hero structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:12) → chorus (1:03) → verse (1:31) → chorus (1:57) → interlude (2:25) → verse (2:50) → chorus (3:15) → outro (4:12).

How long is this version of Hero?

The transcribed version lasts 4:24. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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