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Hero

Music by Mariah Carey

Originally Performed by Mariah Carey

"Hero" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on October 19, 1993, via Columbia Records as the second single from Carey's third studio album, Music Box (1993). Originally intended for Gloria Estefan, the song was written by Mariah and produced by her and Walter Afanasieff. While writing the song, Carey did not connect to its style or sound, therefore forfeiting it over to the soundtrack of the film of the same name. However, after being convinced to keep it, she personalized it, giving it a more pop and R&B melody, as well as changing some of the lyrics to more precisely fit her personality. Lyrically, the song is regarded as one of Carey's most inspirational and personal ballads, with its protagonist declaring that even though we may feel discouraged or down at times, in reality, we are "heroes" if we look inside ourselves and see our own inner strength; in time, it will help us "find the way."

    Release Date: 1993


Hero

Hero

Mariah Carey

In the midst of the tribulations that the COVID-19 pandemic wrought, a bright spot emerged in the virtual choir release from the cast of Schitt's Creek, singing Mariah Carey's Hero in character and with an appearance by Carey herself! To all the teachers and sudents of 2020 (and beyond): you made it!

Voicing: SATBB



Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Mariah Carey : The Ballads : Solo : Songbook : 884088392819 : 1423474511 : 00307054

Mariah Carey : The Ballads

Mariah Carey was named the best-selling female pop artist of the millennium at the 2000 World Music Awards. She has the most number-one singles for a solo artist in the United States (eighteen; second artist overall behind The Beatles), where, according to the Recording Industry Association of America, she is one of the best-selling female artists and sixteenth overall recording artist. In addition to her commercial accomplishments, Carey has earned five Grammy Awards, and is well-known for her vocal range, power, melismatic style, and use of the whistle register. She is ranked as the best-selling female artist of the U.S. Nielsen Soundscan era (third best-selling artist overall), with sales of over 62.5 million albums in the U.S. and has sold over 200 million albums worldwide.. Here are 18 of her best ballads:

Songlist: Always Be My Baby, Anytime You Need A Friend, Can't Let Go, Dreamlover, Endless Love, Hero, How Much (How Much I Love You), I Still Believe, I'll Be There, Love Takes Time, My All, One Sweet Day, Reflections (Care Enough), The Roof, Thank God I Found You, Vision Of Love, When You Believe (From The Prince Of Egypt), Without You

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Mariah Carey | 5191b | Songbook | $16.95 | PVG


Mariah Carey : Mariah Carey Anthology : Solo : Songbook : 884088109547 : 1423419952 : 00306834

Mariah Carey : Mariah Carey Anthology

Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and became the first recording artist to have her first five singles top the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following her marriage to Mottola in 1993, a series of hit records established her position as Columbia's highest-selling act. According to Billboard magazine, she was the most successful artist of the 1990s in the United States. Carey was named the best-selling female pop artist of the millennium at the 2000 World Music Awards. She has the most number-one singles for a solo artist in the United States (eighteen; second artist overall behind The Beatles), where, according to the Recording Industry Association of America, she is one of the best-selling female artists and sixteenth overall recording artist. In addition to her commercial accomplishments, Carey has earned five Grammy Awards, and is well-known for her vocal range, power, melismatic style, and use of the whistle register. She is ranked as the best-selling female artist of the U.S. Nielsen Soundscan era (third best-selling artist overall), with sales of over 62.5 million albums in the U.S. and has sold over 200 million albums worldwide.

Songlist: All I Want For Christmas Is You, Always Be My Baby, Anytime You Need A Friend, Breakdown, Butterfly, Can't Let Go, Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme), Crybaby, Don't Forget About Us, Dreamlover, Emotions, Fantasy, Fly Like A Bird, Forever, Heartbreaker, Hero, Honey, I Don't Wanna Cry, I Still Believe, I'll Be There, I'll Never Forget You, It's Like That, Love Takes Time, Loverboy, Make It Happen, Mine Again, My All, Never Too Far, One Sweet Day, Say Somethin', and more

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Mariah Carey | 5201b | Songbook | $29.95 | PVG


Michael Dansicker : The 16-Bar Pop/Rock Audition - Women's Edition : Solo : Songbook : 884088312497 : 1423468864 : 00001215

Michael Dansicker : The 16-Bar Pop/Rock Audition - Women's Edition

Many large theatre auditions call for a 16-bar excerpt, and sometimes specifically request pop/rock songs. This book unprecedentedly answers that need. Beyond theatre, this volume will be useful for other audition calls requiring a brief song. Each volume includes great songs from the 1950s to the 21st century. Each excerpt has been given a thoughtful and effective form.

Songlist: Hero, Without You, Holding Out For A Hero, Crazy, Beautiful, I Need You, Solitaire, Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now), Walk On By, I'll Be There, Time After Time, I'll Stand By You, Remember Me This Way, This Ain't A Love Song, You Learn, I Will Remember You, Don't Stop, All By Myself, All My Loving, So Far Away, Listen, All Through The Night, It's Too Late, Alone, Reflection, I Will, Superstar, You'll Be In My Heart (Pop Version), I Wanna Love You Forever, Somebody To Love, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 3016b | Songbook | $22.95 | Voice and Piano


Michael Dansicker : The 16-Bar Pop/Rock Audition - Men's Edition : Solo : Songbook : 884088312503 : 1423468872 : 00001217

Michael Dansicker : The 16-Bar Pop/Rock Audition - Men's Edition

Many large theatre auditions call for a 16-bar excerpt, and sometimes specifically request pop/rock songs. This book unprecedentedly answers that need. Beyond theatre, this volume will be useful for other audition calls requiring a brief song. Each volume includes great songs from the 1950s to the 21st century. Each excerpt has been given a thoughtful and effective form.

Songlist: Hero, Without You, Home, No Matter What, I Need You, Solitaire, But It's Alright, Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now), Amanda, I'll Be There, Golden Slumbers, I'll Stand By You, Let Her Cry, This Ain't A Love Song, If, I Will Remember You, Don't Stop, All By Myself, All I Need, All My Loving, Best Of My Love, Everytime I Close My Eyes, Back To You, Lately, You'll Be In My Heart (Pop Version), Unchain My Heart, Somebody To Love, A Song For You, Kids Wanna Rock, Lady, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 3017b | Songbook | $22.95 | Voice and Piano


Various : Happy, Rise Up & More Uplifting Songs : Solo : Songbook : 196288018988 : 1705152066 : 00380355

Various : Happy, Rise Up & More Uplifting Songs

Need to bring more good vibes into your day? This collection features 30 feel-good favorites from yesterday and today arranged for piano/vocal/guitar, including: Best Day of My Life (American Authors) - Cover Me in Sunshine (P!nk & Willow Sage Hart) - Don't Stop Me Now (Queen) - Good Day Sunshine (The Beatles) - Good Vibrations (The Beach Boys) - Happy (Pharrell Williams) - Lovely Day (Bill Withers) - Rise Up (Andra Day) - This Is Me (from The Greatest Showman) - Walking on Sunshine (Katrina & the Waves) - What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) - and more.

Songlist: Hero, Happy, Celebration, Tomorrow, Learn To Fly, I Hope You Dance, High Hopes, This Is Me, You Raise Me Up, Ooh Child, Good Vibrations, Pocketful Of Sunshine, Dynamite, We Are The People, Dancing Queen, Rise Up, Best Day Of My Life, Can't Stop The Feeling!, Good Day Sunshine, The Greatest Love Of All, Good As Hell, Treat People With Kindness, Sunday Best, Cover Me In Sunshine, Lovely Day, Walking On Sunshine, What A Wonderful World, The Wind Beneath My Wings, I Can See Clearly Now, Don't Stop Me Now

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Voicing: Solo | 10100b | Songbook | $19.95 | PVG


Various : Pop Ballads : Solo : Songbook : 888680723248 : 1540015114 : 00255799

Various : Pop Ballads

The Vocal Sheet Music series is an exciting new series for singers, featuring authentic piano accompaniments and custom guitar chord diagrams, tailored to each song's unique chord progressions and designed to provide realistic support. 33 contemporary ballads are included in this volume.

Songlist: Hero, Time After Time, Faithfully, Hello, So Far Away, Kiss From A Rose, Angel, My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From 'Titanic'), Un-break My Heart, Shape Of My Heart, Here And Now, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Can't Help Falling In Love, Careless Whisper, Just The Way You Are, Ebony And Ivory, (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, I Knew I Loved You, Glory Of Love, Hard To Say I'm Sorry, Hey Jude, How Am I Supposed To Live Without You, I Honestly Love You, I Just Can't Stop Loving You, Killing Me Softly With His Song, Rainy Days And Mondays, Right Here Waiting, Save The Best For Last, Saving All My Love For You, Take My Breath Away (Love Theme), and more

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Voicing: Solo | 40588b | Songbook | $19.95 | Singer & Piano/Guitar


Various Arrangers : The Wedding Reception Songbook : Solo : Songbook : 884088654368 : 1458440737 : 00312686

Various Arrangers : The Wedding Reception Songbook

This outstanding collection features 35 selections perfect for all phases of a reception. Songs for dinner and light dancing, the couple's first dance, the father/daughter dance, and the mother/son dance are all represented here, plus some upbeat dance tunes! Songs include: Brown Eyed Girl - Daddy's Little Girl - Dancing Queen - Everything - Fields of Gold - Have I Told You Lately - I Gotta Feeling - I Loved Her First - In My Life - Just the Way You Are - Lucky - My Girl - Twist and Shout - The Way You Look Tonight - and many more.

Songlist: Hero, Everything, Beautiful In My Eyes, I'll Stand By You, Truly, Madly, Deeply, Lucky, From This Moment On, I Hope You Dance, We Are Family, Cinderella, In My Life, Brown Eyed Girl, My Wish, I Loved Her First, Could I Have This Dance, Daddy's Little Girl, Dancing Queen, I Gotta Feeling, Today Was A Fairytale, Just The Way You Are, Firework, Tonight (I'm Lovin' You), The Edge Of Glory, Fields of Gold, Have I Told You Lately, (I've Had) The Time Of My Life, My Girl, Sweet Caroline, Tequila, Twist And Shout, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 2501b | Songbook | $17.95 | PVG


Various Arrangers : Sing Like an American Idol - Women's Edition Vol 1 : Solo : Songbook & CD : 00-30088

Various Arrangers : Sing Like an American Idol - Women's Edition Vol 1

Singers, hobbyist thru professional, will have loads of fun practicing and performing an array of the most popular songs ever performed on American Idol! The book provides Piano/Vocal/Guitar sheet music plus MP3 compatible backing tracks, enabling the singer to be prepared for any situation, whether live or recorded accompaniment is desired. A foreword by American Idol's vocal coach Debra Byrd offers valuable vocal tips. The convenient Tone 'n' Tempo changer allows custom key and tempo playback adjustment when CD is played on Mac or PC.

Songlist: Because Of You, Diamonds Are Forever, The Greatest Love of All, Hero, I Believe in You and Me, Someone to Watch Over Me, Something to Talk About, Time After Time

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Voicing: Solo | 8624b | Songbook & CD | $16.95


Various Arrangers : American Idol: Pop Solos : Solo : Songbook & CD : 00-27680

Various Arrangers : American Idol: Pop Solos

Sing along with your favorite American Idol hits! Each songbook provides the lyrics, music notation, and chords to 8 great hits, along with lyrics-only pages. The contents of each book were taken from actual songs that were performed on the shows of seasons 1 through 5. Each of the 5 books comes with a pull-out color centerfold of exclusive behind-the-scenes photos of the contestants. There is also a pull-out lyric booklet so the singer can sing-along with the CD or the pianist. There are two versions of every song on the CD: a full-performance track with an amazing sound-alike recording, and a professional instrumental accompaniment track so you can sing along. When you use the CD in your Mac or Windows-based computer, the TNT (Tone 'N' Tempo) Changer lets you easily change the key and tempo to individualize the playback for just your voice and style.

Songlist: Dance With My Father, Hero, Live For Loving You, She Bangs, This Is The Night, Time After Time, Weekend In New England, When You Tell Me That You Love Me

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Voicing: Solo | 9416b | Songbook & CD | $16.95 | Accompanied


Various Arrangers : Pop Divas - Female Voice : Solo : Songbook & CD : 00-26487

Various Arrangers : Pop Divas - Female Voice

Ultimate Sing-Along books give you everything you need to sing with your favorite songs. Each songbook has the lyrics, music notation, and chords to eight great hits, with lyrics-only pages included. There are two versions of every song on the CD: a full-performance track with an amazing sound-alike recording, and a professional accompaniment track so you can sing along. When you use the CD in your Mac or Windows-based computer, the TNT (Tone 'N' Tempo) Changer lets you easily change the key and temp to individualize the playback for just your voice and style.

Songlist: Because Of You, Because You Loved Me, Believe, Chain Of Fools, The Greatest Love Of All, Hero, How Do I Live, Take My Breath Away

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Voicing: Solo | 9425b | Songbook & CD | $12.95 | Accompanied


Vocal Pop : Original Keys for Female Singers : Solo : Songbook : 884088653934 : 1458437922 : 00312656

Vocal Pop : Original Keys for Female Singers

Grab the mic! This collection features 22 pop hits as sung by the original artists - such as Lady Gaga, Adele, Beyonce, and Whitney Houston - all in vocal/piano arrangements.

Songlist: Bad Romance, Black Horse And The Cherry Tree, Beautiful, Bleeding Love, Breakaway, Breathe, Building A Mystery, Don't Know Why, Halo, Hero, I Dreamed A Dream, I Kissed A Girl, I Will Always Love You, If I Ain't Got You, Love Song, My Heart Will Go On, Ray Of Light, Rehab, Rolling In The Deep, Teenage Dream, We Found Love, You Belong With Me

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Voicing: Solo | 7801b | Songbook | $19.95 | Voice and Piano


Individual Folios

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Hero : SATB : Mariah Carey : Mariah Carey : Songbook : 00-48846 : 038081561707

Mariah Carey : Hero

The beloved cast of Schitt's Creek performed this incredible Mariah Carey hit for YouTube's 2020 virtual commencement. This much-anticipated publication features rich harmonies by Aaron Jensen (music consultant for the Netflix series) as transcribed by a cappella master-arranger Bryan Sharpe. Perfect for honoring graduates, essential/frontline workers, teachers, or anyone who is an everyday hero.

Arranger: Mariah Carey Performed By: Mariah Carey

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-48846


Hero : SAB : Carl Strommen : Mariah Carey : Mariah Carey : Sheet Music : 00-WBCH93179 : 029156075922

Carl Strommen : Hero

'There's a hero if you look inside your heart. You don't have to be afraid of what you are...' The strength of this message is fully supported by Carl's superb arrangement of Mariah Carey's blockbuster hit. The accompaniment cassette is exceptional. Magnificent!

Arranger: Carl Strommen | Composer: Mariah Carey Performed By: Mariah Carey

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.25 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-WBCH93179 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part


Hero : SATBB : Roger Emerson : Walter Afanasieff : Mariah Carey : Sheet Music : 00435019 : 196288064831

Roger Emerson : Hero

In the midst of the tribulations that the COVID-19 pandemic wrought, a bright spot emerged in the virtual choir release from the cast of Schitt's Creek, singing Mariah Carey's Hero in character and with an appearance by Carey herself! To all the teachers and sudents of 2020 (and beyond): you made it!

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Walter Afanasieff Performed By: Mariah Carey

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Voicing: SATBB | Sheet Music | $2.30 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00435019 | Digital Version Available

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