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"Local Hero"
Artist: Bruce Springsteen
Album: Lucky Town
  Bb Eb Bb Eb
|  |  |  | 
       Bb
I was driving through my hometown
          Eb                 Bb
I was just kinda killin' time
When I seen a face staring out of black velvet painting
         F                     Eb    Bb
From the window of the five and dime
I couldn't quite recall the name
 Eb                         Bb
But the pose looked familiar to me
So I asked  the salesgirl, "Who was that man
             F                Bb
Between the doberman and Bruce Lee?"
                 Eb          Bb
She said, "Just a local hero"
 Eb                             Bb
"Local hero," she said with a smile
      Eb        Bb       Eb              Bb    Bb Eb Bb Eb
                                             |  |  |  | 
"Yeah a local hero he used to live here for a while."
        Bb
I met a stranger dressed in black
At the train station
   Eb                       Bb
He said, "Son your soul can be saved"
There's beautiful women nights of low livin'
          F                  Eb    Bb
And some dangerous money to be made
There's a big  town 'cross the whiskey line
         Eb                    Bb
And if we turn the right cards up
They make us boss the devil pays off
         F                    Bb
And them folks that are real hard up
              Eb         Bb
They get their local hero
      Eb                       Bb
Yeah, somebody with  the right style
               Eb        Bb
They get their local hero
  Eb                         Bb Bb Eb Bb Eb
                              |  |  |  | 
Somebody with just the right smile
                        Bb
Well I learned my job I learned it well
     Eb                          Bb
Fit myself with religion and a story to tell
        Eb                        Bb
First they made me the king then they made me pope
Eb                            Bb Eb Bb Eb Bb Eb
                               |  |  |  |  | 
Well, then they brought the rope
          Bb
I woke to a gypsy girl sayin', "Drink this"
         Eb                   Bb
Well my hands had lost all sensation
These days I'm feeling all right 
         F                      Eb             Bb
'Cept I can't tell my courge from my desperation
From the tainted chalice
     Eb                   Bb
Wel I drunk some heady wine
Tonight I'm layin' here
But there's something in my ear
       F                           Bb
Sayin' there's a little town just beneath the floodline
       Eb        Bb
Needs a local hero
       Eb                      Bb
Yeah, somebody with the right style
              Eb        Bb
Lookin' for a local hero
       Eb                      Bb
Yeah, someone with the right smile
               Eb       Bb       Eb                     Bb
Lookin'  for a local hero, yeah somebody woth the right smile
(fade out)
 Bb Eb F
-6--6--1-
-6--8-1-
-7--8--2-
-8--8--3-
-8--6--3-
-6-----1-

Local Hero chords and lyrics

Free chords for Local Hero by Bruce Springsteen. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

"Local Hero"
Artist: Bruce Springsteen
Album: Lucky Town
| Bb | Eb | Bb | Eb
When I seen a face staring out of black velvet painting
I couldn't quite recall the name
So I asked  the salesgirl, "Who was that man
At the train station
There's beautiful women nights of low livin'
There's a big  town 'cross the whiskey line
They make us boss the devil pays off
These days I'm feeling all right 
From the tainted chalice
Tonight I'm layin' here
But there's something in my ear
(fade out)

Local Hero Chords by Bruce Springsteen

Learn how to play Local Hero by Bruce Springsteen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Local Hero chords”, “Local Hero guitar chords”, or “Bruce Springsteen Local Hero chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Local Hero chords and for experienced players who want accurate Local Hero lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, Eb, F.

Frequently asked questions about Local Hero

How do I play "Local Hero" by Bruce Springsteen on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Local Hero" by Bruce Springsteen on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Local Hero" by Bruce Springsteen free?

Yes. The chords for "Local Hero" by Bruce Springsteen are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Local Hero" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Local Hero" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Local Hero"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Local Hero" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Local Hero" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Local Hero" by Bruce Springsteen with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Bruce Springsteen below.

What key is "Local Hero" in?

The chords for "Local Hero" show the original chord names (including Bb, Eb, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.