Hero is an empowering ballad by Mariah Carey, and the song is largely based around the piano. This is your time to shine! This is a perfect song for beginners on the piano, as it has a lot of repetition, simple chords and rhythms, and some beautiful melodies to play either along with, or instead of singing the tune. The introduction to the song is the main riff also included in the chorus, and is instantly recognizable. Play it for your friends and just watch them all jump in with the first line on cue.. There's a Herrroooo.. Running time: 35.14 minutes.