You can be a maz ing.
You can turn a phrase in to a wea pon or a drug.
You can be the out cast or be the back lash of some bod y’s lack of love.
Or (F)you can start speak ing up.
Noth ing’s gon na hurt you the way that words do when they set tle ’neath your skin, kept on the in side and no sun light, some times a sha dow wins.
But I (F)won der what would hap (CN.C.)pen if you… (Bb)Say what you wan na say and let the words fall (Eb)out.
Hon est ly, I wan na see you be brave with what you want to say and let the words fall (Eb)out.
Hon est ly, I wan na see you be brave.
(Bb)(I just wan na see you.
I...) Just wan na see you.
(I just wan na see you.)
I wan na see you be brave.
(Bb)(I just wan na see you.
I just wan na see you.
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 e my.
Fall en for the fear and done some dis ap pear ing, bow down to the migh ty.
Don’t run,
just stop hold ing your tongue.
May be there’s a way (Bbsus2)out of the cage where you live.
May be one of these (Eb)days you can let the light (Eb)in.
Show me
how big your (CN.C.)brave is.
(Bb)Say what you wan na say and let the words fall (Eb)out.
Hon est ly, I wan na see you be brave with what you want to say and let the words fall (Eb)out.
Hon est ly, I wan na see you be brave.
And since your (Bb)his tor y of si lence (Bb)won’t do you an (Eb)y good, (Bb)did you think (Eb)it would?
Let your words be (Bbmaj9)an y thing but emp ty.
Why don’t you tell them the truth?
(CN.C.)Say what you wan na say and let the words fall out.
Hon est ly, I wan na see you be brave with what you want to say and let the words fall (Eb)out.
Hon est ly, I wan na see you (F)be brave.
(Bb)(I just wan na see you.
I just wan na see you.
I just wan na see you.)
I wan na see you be brave.
(Bb)(I just wan na see you.
I just wan na see you.
I Just wan na see you.)
See you be brave.
(Bb)(I just wan na see you.
I just wan na see you.
I just wan na see you.)
(Bb)(I just wan na see you.
I just wan na see you.
I Just wan na see you.)
Brave — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Brave" by Sara Bareilles: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 92 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Brave”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Brave" by Sara Bareilles in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 92 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Brave" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Brave"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Brave", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Brave" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Brave"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Brave"?
- "Brave" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Sara Bareilles are available?
- Other accompaniments by Sara Bareilles: "Love Is Christmas". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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