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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Brand New Me" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Brand New Me"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Brand New Me". Key of C, 75 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.