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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 chains.
We were made to be cou ra
geous.
(E)We were made to be cou ra
geous.
We were war riors on the front lines, stand ing un a fraid,
but now we’re watch ers on the side lines while our fam ’lies slip a way.
Where are you, men of cour age?
You were made for so much more.
Let the pound ing of our hearts cry, “We will serve the Lord!”
We were made to be cou ra geous, and we’re (A)tak ing back the fight.
We were made to be cou ra geous, and it (F#m7)starts with us to night.
The on ly way we’ll ev er stand is on our knees with lift ed hands.
Make us cou ra
geous.
(E)Lord, make us cou ra
geous.
This is our res o lu tion, our an swer to the call.
We will love our wives and chil dren; we re fuse to let them fall.
We will re ig nite the pas sion that we bur ied deep in side.
May the watch ers be come war riors, let the men of God a rise.
We were made to be cou ra
Seek jus tice, love mer cy, walk hum bly with your God.
Seek jus tice, (A)love mer cy, walk hum bly with In your the war of the mind, I will make my stand, in the bat (Dmaj7)tle of the heart and the bat (Esus)tle of the hand.
In the war of the mind, I will make my stand, in the bat (Dmaj7)tle of the heart and the bat (Esus)tle of the hand.
We were made to be cou ra geous, and we’re (A)tak ing back the fight.
We were made to be cou ra geous, and it (F#m7)starts with us to night.
The on ly way we’ll ev er stand is on our knees with lift ed hands.
Make us cou ra
geous.
(E)Lord, make us cou ra
geous.
We were made to be cou ra
geous.
(E)Lord, make us cou ra
geous.
(E)We were made to be cou ra
geous.
(E)Lord, make us cou ra
geous.
(E)We were made to be cou ra ...walk hum bly with your God.
Courageous — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Courageous" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 84 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 “Courageous”
- Why does "Courageous" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Courageous".
- What key is "Courageous" by Casting Crowns played in?
- Courageous is arranged in the key of A 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 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Courageous" 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 "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 chords are used in "Courageous"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, D, Dmaj7, Dsus2, E, Epow, Esus4, F#m, +1 more.
- 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 this real sheet music for "Courageous"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Courageous".
- Can I see all the notes in "Courageous"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 84 BPM.