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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Brave" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Brave" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Brave" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Brave" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Brave" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.
- What chords are in "Brave"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.