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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Brave" by Sara Bareilles in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Eb, 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”
- Can I learn "Brave" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Brave" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 90 BPM.
- What key is "Brave" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- Brave is arranged in the key of Eb 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Brave"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Brave" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Brave"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Brave" is in the key of Eb at 90 BPM.
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