What key is "Brave" in?

"Brave" by Nichole Nordeman is in the key of E with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Brave" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Brave" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Brave"?

This arrangement of "Brave" uses 14 chords: A, Amaj7, Apow, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C, C#m, +6 more.

How long does it take to learn "Brave" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Nichole Nordeman can I play here?

Try "HOLY", "WE BUILD", "WHAT IF". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

The gate is wide, the road is paved in mod er a tion.

The crowd is kind and quick to pull you in.

Wel come to the mid dle ground; it’s safe and sound, and un til now it’s where I’ve been.

’Cause it’s been (F#m7)fear

that ties me down to ev ’ry thing.

But it’s been (F#m7)love,

Your love, that cuts the strings.

So long, sta tus quo,

I think I just let go.

You make me want to be brave.

The way it al ways was

is no long er good e nough.

You make me want to be brave,

(Asus2)brave,

(Asus2)brave.

I am (Bsus)small and I (C#m)speak when I’m (Asus2)spo ken to,

but I am (Bsus)will ing to risk it all.

I say Your name, just Your name, and I’m (Asus2)read y to jump,

e ven (Bsus)read y to fall.

Why did I

take this vow of com pro mise?

Why did I

try to keep it

all in side?

(A)brave.

I’ve nev er known a fire that (C#m)did n’t be gin with a flame.

Ev ’ry storm will start with just a drop of rain.

But if (E)You be lieve in (F#sus)me,

that chang es (Amaj7)ev ’ry thing.

long,

I’m

gone.

So long, sta tus quo,

I think I just let go.

You make me want to be brave.

I want (E)to be brave.

The way it al ways was

is no long er good e nough.

You make me want to be brave,

(Asus2)brave,

(A)brave,

(A)brave.

Brave by Nichole Nordeman

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Brave”

What key is "Brave" in?: "Brave" by Nichole Nordeman is in the key of E with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Brave" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Brave" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Brave"?: This arrangement of "Brave" uses 14 chords: A, Amaj7, Apow, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C, C#m, +6 more.
How long does it take to learn "Brave" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Nichole Nordeman can I play here?: Try "HOLY", "WE BUILD", "WHAT IF". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.