Brand New Me

by Alicia Keys
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Brand New Me" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “Brand New Me”

Where are the chord symbols for "Brand New Me" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Brand New Me" is in C.
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.
Does "Brand New Me" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Brand New Me" is in the key of C at 75 BPM.
What chords are in "Brand New Me"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.