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You can be a maz in’, 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 in’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 shad ow (Eb)wins.
But I (F)won der what would hap 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 wan na 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 in’, bow down to the might y.
Don’t run,
just stop hold in’ your tongue.
May be there’s a way out of the cage where you live.
May be one of these days you can let the light (Eb)in and 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 wan na say and let the words fall (Eb)out
hon est ly.
I wan na see you be brave.
And since your (Bb)his to ry of si lence (Bb)won’t do you an (Eb)y good, (Bb)did you think (Eb)it would?
Let your words be (Bb)an y thing but emp ty.
Why don’t you tell them the truth?
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Brave" by Sara Bareilles: 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 Bb, 90 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 “Brave”
- What key is "Brave" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- Brave is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Brave"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Brave" 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 "Brave"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Brave"?
- "Brave" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Brave"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, C, Eb, F, Fsus4, Gm.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Brave" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Brave" by Sara Bareilles. 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 "Brave" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Brave" 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.