Courageous

by Casting Crowns
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)We were made to be cou ra geous.

We were made to lead the way.

We could be the gen er a tion that fi n’lly breaks the (C)chains.

We were made to be cou ra

geous.

(C)We were made to be cou ra

geous.

We were war riors on the (Dm)front lines, our stand ing un a fraid, but now we’re watch ers on the (F)side lines while our fam ’lies slip a way.

Where will are you, men of cour age?

You were made for so much (Bb)more.

Let the pound ing of our hearts cry, let the men will serve the (C)Lord!”

We were made to be cou ra geous, and we’re (F)tak ing back the (C)fight.

We were made to be cou ra geous, and it (Dm)starts with us to (F)night.

The on ly (Bb)way we’ll ev er (F)stand is on our (Dm)knees with lift ed (C)hands.

Make us cou ra

geous.

(C)Lord, make us cou ra

geous.

This is our res o (Dm)lu tion, our an swer to the call.

but We will love our wives and (F)chil dren; we re fuse to let them fall.

We will re ig nite the pas sion that we bur ied deep in (Bb)side.

May the watch ers be come war riors; let the “We of God a (C)rise.

We were made to be cou ra geous, and we’re (F)tak ing back the (C)fight.

We were made to be cou ra geous, and it (Dm)starts with us to (F)night.

The on ly (Bb)way we’ll ev er (F)stand is on our (Dm)knees with lift ed (C)hands.

Make us cou ra

geous.

(C)Lord, make us cou ra

geous.

This is our res o

Seek jus tice, love mer cy, walk hum bly with your God.

Seek jus tice, love mer cy, walk hum bly...

In the war of the mind, I will make my stand, in the bat (Bb)tle of the heart and the bat (C)tle of the hand.

In the war of the mind, I will make my stand, in the bat (Bb)tle of the heart and the bat (C)tle of the hand.

We were made to be cou ra

We were made to be cou ra

geous.

(C)Lord, make us cou ra

geous.

(C)We were made to be cou ra

geous.

(C)Lord, make us cou ra

geous.

(C)We were made to be cou ra ...walk hum bly with your God.

Courageous — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Courageous" by Casting Crowns: 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 F, 168 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Courageous”

What key is "Courageous" by Casting Crowns played in?
Courageous is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Courageous"?
The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Courageous" 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 "Courageous"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Courageous"?
"Courageous" was originally performed by Casting Crowns. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?
Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Courageous" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Courageous" by Casting Crowns. 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 "Courageous" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Courageous" 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.