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It’s been a (G)while,
I’m not (Am)who I was be fore.
You look sur (G)prised, your words don’t (Am)burn me an y more.
Been mean ing to tell you, but I (Am)guess it’s clear to see.
Don’t be mad,
it’s just a (Fm6)brand new kind of me.
Can’t be bad,
I found a (Fm6)brand new kind of free.
Care ful with your (G)e go, he’s the (Am)one that we should blame.
Had to grab my (G)heart back, God knows (Am)some thing had to change.
Thought that you’d be (G)hap py, I found the (E)one thing I need.
Why you (F)mad?
It’s just a (Fm6)brand new kind of me.
It took a (Em)long, long time
to get here.
It took a (Em)brave, brave girl
to try.
It took (Fmaj7)one too man y ex cus es
and (E)one too man y lies.
(G)Don’t be sur prised,
don’t be sur (Fm6)prised.
If I talk a lit tle (G)loud er, if I (Am)speak up when you’re wrong.
If I walk a lit tle (G)tall er, I’ve been (Am)un der you too long.
If you no tice that I’m (G)dif f’rent, don’t take it (E)per son al ly.
Don’t be mad,
it’s just a (Fm6)brand new kind of me.
That ain’t bad,
I found a (Fm6)brand new king of free.
Oh, it took a
oh, said you look sur (F)prised.
Hey.
If you were a (Am)friend, you’ve got to get to (G)know me a (F)gain.
If you were worth the (Am)while, you’d be hap py (G)to see me (F)smile.
I’m not ex pect ing (Am)sor ry, I’m too bus y (G)find ing my (F)self.
I got this, I found me, I found me,
yeah.
I don’t need your o (G)pin ion, I’m not (Am)wait ing for your o (F)kay.
I’ll nev er be (G)per fect, but at (Am)least now I’m (F)brave.
I know my heart is (G)o pen, I can (E)fi nal ly breathe.
Don’t be mad, it’s just a (Fm6)brand new kind of free.
That ain’t (F)bad, I found a (Fm6)brand new kind of me.
Don’t be (F)mad, it’s a (Fm6)brand new time for me,
yeah.
Brand New Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Brand New Me" by Alicia Keys: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 75 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Brand New Me”
- What key is "Brand New Me" by Alicia Keys played in?
- Brand New Me is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Brand New Me"?
- The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Brand New Me" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Brand New Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Brand New Me"?
- "Brand New Me" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Brand New Me"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, C, Dm, Dm7, E, Em, F, Fm6, +2 more.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Brand New Me" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Brand New Me" by Alicia Keys. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Brand New Me" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Brand New Me" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.