[Intro] Em D G C Em C [Verse 1] Em D G Nothin' makes a room feel emptier C Em C D Than wishin' you were in there Em D G Nothin' makes a heart feel heavier C Em C D Than pieces of it missing [Pre-Chorus] Em D G I've been in the cold, forty-two below C Em F**kin' miserable C D I need you right now Em D G Hangin' on the edge, fingertips are red N.C. I'm about to fall [Chorus] Em D G Baby, baby You could save me C Em C D You could be my heroine Em D G Baby, baby You could save me C Em C D You could be my heroine [Post-Chorus] Em D G Oh-oh, where'd you go, where'd you go, baby? C Em C Oh-oh, need to know, D need to know now Em D G Oh-oh, where'd you go, where'd you go, baby? N.C. You could be my heroine [Verse 2] Em D G And nothin' makes the sky look prettier (Prettier) C Em C D Than flying through it with ya Em D G Tryna get to regulate your temperature C Em C Do you miss me D when I miss ya? (Oh) [Pre-Chorus] Em D G I've been in the cold, forty-two below C Em F**kin' miserable C D I need you right now (Right now) Em D G Hangin' on the edge, fingertips are red N.C. I'm about to fall [Chorus] Em D G Baby, baby (Ooh) You could save me C Em C D You could be my heroine (Be my) Em D G Baby, baby (You could) You could save me (You could) C Em C D You could be my heroine [Post-Chorus] Em D G Oh-oh, where'd you go, where'd you go, baby? (Where'd you go?) C Em C Oh-oh, need to know, D need to know now Em D G Oh-oh, where'd you go, where'd you go, baby? N.C. You could be my heroine [Outro] Em D G You could be, you could be my You could be my lesson (Oh-oh) C Em You could be, you could be my C D You could be my everythin' Em (Hey, yeah; Ooh) D G You could be, you could be my You could be my lesson (Ooh; Oh-oh) C Em On my knees, C D you know I'll leave
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Q: What chords are used in Heroine by Maroon 5?
The chords used are: Em, D, G, and C. The entire song uses just these four chords in a repeating progression, making it very beginner-friendly.
Q: Do I need a capo for Heroine by Maroon 5?
No capo is needed. The song is played in the key of G using standard open chord shapes.
Q: Is Heroine easy to play on guitar?
Yes! It is considered Beginner level. The song uses only four basic open chords (Em, D, G, C) and has a steady 120 BPM tempo that’s easy to strum along to.
Q: What key is Heroine by Maroon 5 in?
The song is in the key of G major. The chord progression Em – D – G – C fits naturally in this key.
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“Heroine” is a soaring pop-rock anthem by Maroon 5 that captures the feeling of needing someone so deeply they become your lifeline. With just four core chords — Em, D, G, and C — and no capo required, it’s one of the most accessible Maroon 5 songs to play on guitar. The steady 120 BPM tempo and repeating progression make this a perfect pick for beginners who want to play something that sounds impressive fast.
Track Info
- Song: Heroine
- Artist: Maroon 5
- Album: Single (2025)
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: G
- Capo: No capo
- Chords: Em, D, G, C
- BPM: 120
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU