Other arrangements of Brave
Pick a learning view.
The gate is (G)wide, the road is (Am)paved in mod er (F)a tion.
The crowd is (G)kind and quick to (Am)pull you in.
I Wel come (G)to the mid dle ground; it’s safe and (F)read sound,
(C)and un til (G)now, it’s where I’ve (Am)been.
’Cause it’s been (Dm7)fear
that ties me down to (G)ev ’ry thing.
But it’s been (Dm7)love,
Your love,
that cuts the (Gsus)strings.
So long, sta tus quo,
I think I (F)just let go.
You make me want to be (F)brave.
The way it (G)al ways was is no long er good e nough.
You make me want to be (F)brave,
(F)brave,
(F)brave.
The I am (G)small the and I (Am)speak in when I’m (F)spo ken
but I am (G)will and ing to (Am)risk it all.
I say Your (G)name, the just Your name, it’s and I’m (F)read y
(C)jump, e ven (G)read it’s y to (Am)fall.
’Cause Why did (Dm7)I
take this me vow of (G)com pro mise?
Why did I (Dm7)try
to keep
it all in (Gsus)side?
So long, sta tus quo,
I think I (F)just let go.
You make me want to be (F)brave.
The way it (G)al ways was is no long er good e nough.
You make me want to be (F)brave,
(F)brave,
(F)brave.
(F)brave.
I’ve nev er known a fire that (Am)did n’t be gin with a flame.
Ev ’ry storm will start with (F)just a drop of rain.
But if (C)You be lieve in (Dsus)me,
that chang es (F)ev ’ry thing.
So
long,
I’m
gone.
(F)brave.
Brave — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Brave" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 140 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Brave”
- Can I play "Brave" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Brave" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Brave" by Nichole Nordeman played in?
- Brave 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 "Brave"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Brave" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 Nichole Nordeman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Nichole Nordeman can I play here?
- Try "HOLY", "WE BUILD", "WHAT IF". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Brave"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Brave" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Brave"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Brave" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.