Brave
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INTRO: E Bsus C#m A2 E Bsus A2
Verse 1
E Bsus
The gate is wide
C#m A2
The road is paved in moderation
E Bsus C#m A2
The crowd is kind and quick to pull you in
E Bsus C#m
Welcome to the middle ground
A2
You're safe and sound and
E Bsus C#m A
Until now it's where I've been
A B
'Cause it's been fear that ties me down to everything
A B
But it's been love, Your love, that cuts the strings
[Refrão]
E B
So long status quo
C#m A
I think I just let go
E B A
You make me want to be brave
E B
The way it always was
C#m A
Is no longer good enough
E B A
You make me want to be brave
EB A E B A
Brave, brave
E Bsus
I am small
C#m A
And I speak when I'm spoken to
E Bsus C#m A
But I am willing to risk it all
E Bsus
I say Your name
C#m A E
Just Your name and I'm ready to jump
Bsus C#m A
Even ready to fall...
A B
Why did I take this vow of compromise?
A B
Why did I try to keep it all inside?
REPEAT Chorus
G# C#m
I've never known a fire that didn't begin with a flame
G# A
Every storm will start with just a drop of rain
E B
But if you believe in me
F#m7 A2
That changes everything
E Bsus C#m A2 E Bsus C#m A2
So long, I'm gone
REPEAT Chorus (ends on repeated A)
How to play Brave
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.