Other arrangements of Brave
Pick a learning view.
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.
So
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 — 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 E, 144 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”
- What key is "Brave" by Nichole Nordeman played in?
- Brave is arranged in the key of E 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 144 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 Nichole Nordeman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Brave"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Amaj7, Apow, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C, C#m, +6 more.
- 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 E, 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.