True Colors

by Cyndi Lauper

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You with the (Em)sad

(D)eyes,

(G)don’t be dis (G)cour aged.

Oh, I (C)re al ize

it’s (Em)hard to take (Dsus)cour age in a (Am)world full of peo ple.

and you’ve (G)You can lose (C)sight of it, and the dark ness in side you makes you (Gsus)feel so (G)small.

But I see your (C)true (G)col ors (D)shin ing through.

I see your (C)true (G)col ors, and (C)that’s why I (D)love you.

So (C)don’t be a (G)fraid

to (C)let them (Em)show.

Your (Gsus)true (G)col ors, (Gsus)true (G)col ors are (D)beau ti ful, ooh, like a (Em)rain

(D)bow.

Show me a (Em)smile

(D)then,

(G)don’t be un (G)hap py.

Can’t re (C)mem ber when

I (Em)last saw you (Dsus)laugh ing.

If this (Am)world makes you cra zy and you’ve (G)tak en all (C)you can bear, just the call me up, side be cause you (Gsus)know I’ll (G)there.

And I see your (C)true (G)col ors (D)shin ing through.

I see your (C)true (G)col ors, and (C)that’s why I (D)love you.

So (C)don’t be a (G)fraid

to (C)let them (Em)show.

Your (Gsus)true (G)col ors, (Gsus)true (G)col ors are (D)beau ti ful, ooh, like a (Em)rain

(D)bow.

Show me a

Such (D)sad eyes.

Take (C)cour age now,

(Em)re al ize

when (G)this world makes you (Am)cra zy and you’ve (G)tak en all (C)you can bear, just call me (D)up, be cause you (Gsus)know I’ll be (G)there.

And I see your (Gsus)true (G)col ors, (Gsus)true (G)col ors are (D)shin ing through.

I see your (C)true (G)col ors, and (C)that’s why I (D)love you.

So (C)don’t be a (G)fraid,

just (B)let them (Em)show.

Your (Gsus)true (G)col ors, (Gsus)true (G)col ors, (Gsus)true (G)col ors are (D)beau ti ful,

beau ti ful like a (Em)rain (D)bow.

Yeah, (C)yeah, yeah, (Em)yeah, yeah, (D)yeah.

Yeah, (C)yeah, yeah, (Em)yeah, yeah, (D)yeah.

True Colors by Cyndi Lauper — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper 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 G at 80 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "True Colors" 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 "True Colors"?
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.