Heroes (We Could Be)

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"Heroes (We Could Be)"
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Single by Alesso featuring Tove Lo
from the album Forever
Released22 August 2014
Recorded2012–2014
Genre Progressive house
Length3:30(Radio Edit)
5:39 (Extended Mix)
Label Def Jam
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Alesso
Alesso singles chronology
"Tear the Roof Up"
(2014)		"Heroes (We Could Be)"
(2014)		"Cool"
(2015)
Tove Lo singles chronology
"Stay High"
(2014)		"Heroes (We Could Be)"
(2014)		"Not on Drugs"
(2014)

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