Brave

by Sara Bareilles

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Lyrics

You can be a maz in’, you can turn a phrase in to a wea pon or a (Am)drug.

You can be the out cast or be the back lash of some bod y’s lack of (F)love,

or (G)you can start speak ing (C)up.

Noth in’s gon na hurt you the way that words do when they set tle ’neath your (Am)skin.

Kept on the in side and no sun light some times a shad ow (F)wins.

But I (G)won der what would hap pen if you (C)say what you wan na say and let the words fall (F)out

hon est ly.

I wan na see you be (C)brave with what you wan na say and let the words fall (F)out

hon est ly.

I wan na see you be (C)brave.

Just wan na see you.

(F)I just wan na see you.

(Am)I just wan na see you.

I wan na see you be (C)brave.

Just wan na see you.

(F)I just wan na see you.

(Am)I just wan na see you,

I wan na see you be brave.

Ev ’ry bod y’s been there, ev ’ry bod y’s been stared down by the en em (Am)y.

Fall en for the fear and done some dis ap pear in’, bow down to the might y.

Don’t run, (G)just

stop in’ your (C)tongue.

May be there’s a way out of the cage where you (Am)live.

May be one of these days you can let the light (F)in and show me how big your brave is.

(C)Say what you wan na say and let the words fall (F)out

hon est ly.

I wan na see you be (C)brave with what you wan na say and let the words fall (F)out

hon est ly.

I wan na see you be (Am)brave.

And since your (C)his to ry of si lence won’t do you (F)an y good, did you think (F)it would?

Let you words be (C)an y thing but emp ty.

Why don’t you tell them the truth?

see you be, (C)I just wan na see you.

(F)I just wan na see you.

(Am)I just wan na see you.

(C)I just wan na see you.

(F)I just wan na see you.

(Am)I just wan na see you.

Brave by Sara Bareilles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Brave” by Sara Bareilles in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 95 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Brave" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Brave"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.