Key: G · BPM: 112 · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: D, G, C/G, Am, Em
[Intro] D G D G [Verse] D I G I will be king, D And you, G You will be queen. C/G Though nothing will, D Drive them away. C/G We can beat them, G D Just for one day. Am We can be heroes, Em D Just for one day [Verse] D And you, G You can be mean. D And I, G I'll drink all the time. C/G 'Cause we're lovers, D And that is a fact. C/G Yes we're lovers, G D And that is that. [Verse] D Though nothing, G Will keep us together. D G We could steal time, C/G D Just for one day. C/G We can be heroes, G D Am For ever and ever. Em D What d'you say? (Spoken) [Verse] D Du - G Koenntest du schwimmen, D Wie Delphine. G Delphine es tun, C/G D Niemand gibt uns eine Chance. C/G Doch wir koennen siegen, G D Fuer immer und immer. Am Und wir sind dann Helden, Em D Fuer einem Tag. [Instrumental] D G D G [Verse] D Ich, - G Ich bin dann Koenig. D Und du, G Du Koenigin. C/G Obwohl sie D Unschlagbar scheinen C/G Werden wir Helden, G D Fuer einen Tag Am Wir sind dann wir Em D An diesem Tag [Verse] D Ich, - G Ich glaubte zu träumen. (sie träumen) D Die Mauer G Im Ruecken war kalt. (so kalt) D G Schuesse reissen die Luft, (reissen die Luft) D Doch wir kuessen. G Als ob nichts geschieht, (nichts geschieht) C/G D Und die Scham fiel auf ihre Seite. C/G O wir koennen sie schlagen G Fuer alle Zeiten Am Dann sind wir Helden Em D Nur diesen Tag. [Instrumental] D G [Chorus] D G Dann sind wir Helden. D G Dann sind wir Helden, D G Dann sind wir Helden. D Nur diesen Tag G Dann sind wir Helden. [Verse] D G We're nothing, D G And nothing will help us. C/G D Maybe we're lying, C/G G D Then you better not stay. Am But we could be safer, Em D Just for one day. [Outro] D G Oh-oh-oh…(Fade)
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ℹ️ About This Song
The track was written by Antonia Maass, Brian Eno & David Bowie.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: G
- Chords: D, G, C/G, Am, Em
- BPM: 112
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| D – xx0232 G – 320003 C/G – 332010 Am – x02210 Em – 022000 | D – 2220 G – 0232 C/G – 0003 Am – 2000 Em – 0402 |

Track Info
- Song: Helden
- Artist: David Bowie
- Written by Antonia Maass, Brian Eno & David Bowie
- Produced by Tony Visconti & David Bowie
- Album: Rare
- Released Date: September 1977
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Helden in?
Helden is in the key of G.
What chords do I need for Helden?
You need D, G, C/G, Am, Em to play Helden by David Bowie.
Do I need a capo for Helden?
No capo is needed to play Helden by David Bowie.
How hard is Helden to play on guitar?
Helden by David Bowie is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.