Mar72020

Christina Aguilera – Loyal Brave True Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chords of Loyal Brave True by Christina Aguilera on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
G Am Em x2

[Verse 1]
Em Bm
War is not freedom
C G
Over my shoulder
C G Bm
I see a clearer view
Em Bm
All for my family
C G
Reason I’m breathing
C G Bm
Everything to lose

[Chorus]
C G Em
Should I ask myself in the water
C G Em
What a warrior would do?
C G Em
Tell me underneath my armor
G Am Em
Am I loyal, brave, and true?
G Am Em
Am I loyal, brave, and true?

[Instrumental]
Bm C G Am G Bm

[Verse 2]
Em Bm
Losing is easy
C G
Winning takes bravery
C G Bm
I am a tiger’s fool
Em Bm
Out in the open
C G
No one to save me
C G Bm
The kindest of whispers are cruel

[Chorus]
C G Em
Should I ask myself in the water
C G Em
What a warrior would do?
C G Em
Tell me underneath my armor
G Am Em
Am I loyal, brave, and true?
G Am Em
Am I loyal, brave, and true?

[Bridge]
Em
Cold is the morning
Bm
Warm is the dream
C
Chasing the answers
Em
‘Til I can’t sleep
C
Will I be stronger
Em
Or will I be weak
D
When you’re not with me?

[Outro]
C G Em
Who am I without my armor
C G Em
Standing in my father’s shoes?
C G Em
All I know is that it’s harder
G Am Em
To be loyal, brave, and true

How to play Loyal Brave True: key, chords and progression

Loyal Brave True by Christina Aguilera is centred on G major (one sharp: F♯). The song uses 6 chords: G, Am, Em, Bm, C and D.

The backbone of the song is C – G – Em – C (IV – I – vi – IV in G major). In solfa, that is fah – doh – lah – fah. Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Beginner-friendly: on guitar almost every chord is an open shape, which makes this a good song to learn early on.