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.

How many chords does "Brave" use?

Just 15 chords: A, A7, Am, B, Bm, C#m, C#m7, D, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Idina Menzel songs work for kids?

Try "TAKE ME OR LEAVE ME", "Let It Go", "Let It Go". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Brave

· by Idina Menzel

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Lyrics

I (Dsus)don’t

(Dsus)know

just where I’m (Dsus)go ing, and to (Gsus2)mor

row

is a lit tle o ver whelm ing, and the (Gsus2)air

is cold,

and I’m not the same an y (A7sus)more.

I’ve been (Dsus)run

(Dsus)ning

in your di rec tion for too long

now,

lost my own re flec tion, and I can’t

(Gsus2)look down

if you’re not there to catch me when I (A7sus)fall.

If this is the mo ment, I (A)stand here on my own.

If this is my rite of pas sage that (D)some how leads me home,

(G)I might be a fraid, but (G)it’s my turn to be brave.

If this is the last chance be (A)fore we say good bye,

at least it’s the first day of the rest of my life.

(G)I can’t be a fraid, ’cause (G)it’s my turn to be brave.

(Dsus)All

a long,

(Dsus)all I ev er want ed was to be

the light

when your life was daunt ing, but I can’t see mine

when I feel as though you’re push ing me a way.

Well, (Dsus)who’s

to (Dsus)blame?

Are we (Dsus)mak ing the right choic es?

’Cause we (Gsus2)can’t be sure

if we’re hear ing our own voic es as we close

(Gsus2)the door,

e ven though we are so des per ate to (A7sus)stay.

If this is the mo ment, I (A)stand here on my own.

If this is my rite of pas sage that (D)some how leads me home,

(G)I might be a fraid, but (G)it’s my turn to be brave.

If this is the last chance be (A)fore we say good bye,

at least it’s the first day of the (D)rest of my life.

(G)I can’t be a fraid,

’cause it’s my turn to be brave.

Oh,

yeah,

oh.

And I might still cry,

and I might still bleed;

these thorns in my side,

this heart on my sleeve,

and light ning may strike

this ground at my feet,

and I might still crash,

but I still be lieve:

This is the mo ment; I (B)stand here all a lone

with ev ’ry thing I have in side,

(E)ev ’ry thing I own.

(A)I might be a fraid, but (A)it’s my turn to be brave.

If this is the last time be (B)fore we say good bye,

at least it’s the first day of the (E)rest of my life.

(A)I can’t be a fraid; (A)it’s my turn to be (E)brave.

Brave by Idina Menzel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Brave” by Idina Menzel 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 D at 72 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.

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.
How many chords does "Brave" use?: Just 15 chords: A, A7, Am, B, Bm, C#m, C#m7, D, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Idina Menzel songs work for kids?: Try "TAKE ME OR LEAVE ME", "Let It Go", "Let It Go". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.