Colors Of The Wind (From Pocahontas)

by Vanessa Williams

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You (C)think you own what ev er land you (Am)land on; are the (C)earth is just a dead thing you can (Em)claim;

but (Am)I know ev ’ry (Em)rock and tree and (F)crea ture (C)has a (Dm)life, has a (G)spir it, has a (Am)name.

You (C)think the on ly peo ple who are (Am)peo ple are the (C)peo ple just who look and think like (Em)you,

but (Am)if you walk the (Em)foot steps of a (F)strang er (C)you’ll learn (Dm)life, has a (G)spir it, has a (Am)name.

You (Dm)things you nev er (F)knew you nev er (C)knew.

(Em)Have you (Am)ev er heard the wolf cry to the (F)blue corn moon or (Am)asked the grin ning bob cat why he (Em)grinned?

Can you (G)sing with all the voic es of the (Em)moun tain?

(Am)Can you (F)paint with all the (C)col ors of the (Am)wind?

Can you (F)paint with all the col ors of the (C)wind?

Come (C)run the hid den (G)pine trails of the (Am)for est,

(F)come (C)taste the sun sweet ber ries of the (Em)earth,

come (Am)roll in all the (G)rich es all a (F)round you,

(C)and for (Dm)once nev er (C)won der (G)what they’re (Am)worth.

The (C)rain storm and the (G)riv er are my (Am)broth ers,

(F)the (C)her on and the ot ter are my (Em)friends;

and (Am)we are all con (G)nect ed to each (F)oth er

(C)in a (Dm)once nev er (C)won der (G)what they’re (Am)worth.

The (Dm)cir cle, in a (F)hoop that nev er ends.

(Em)Have you (C)wind?

(Em)How (G)high does the (Em7)syc a more (Am)grow?

If you (Bb)cut it down

then you’ll (G)nev er know.

And you’ll (Am)nev er hear the wolf cry to the (G)blue corn moon, for (Am)wheth er we are white or cop per (Em)skinned,

we need to (F)sing with all the (G)voic es of the (Am)moun tain, we need to (Dm)paint with all the (Em)col ors of the (Am)wind.

You can (Dm7)own the earth and still all you’ll (Em)own is earth un (F)til you can (Am)paint with (Em)all the (Fmaj7)col ors (Dm7)of the (C)wind.

Colors Of The Wind (From Pocahontas) by Vanessa Williams — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Colors Of The Wind (From Pocahontas) by Vanessa Williams in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Colors Of The Wind (From Pocahontas)" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Colors Of The Wind (From Pocahontas)"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Vanessa Williams songs work for kids?
Try "SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST", "Colors Of The Wind", "Colors Of The Wind (from Pocahontas)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.