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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Brave" by Nichole Nordeman: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Brave" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Brave" by Nichole Nordeman. 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 C, 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.