True Colours

by Phil Collins
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You with the (D#m7)sad

(C#)eyes

(F#)don’t be dis (F#)cour aged to a (Bmaj9)re a lise

it’s (D#m7)hard to take (C#)cou rage, in a (F#)world full of (G#m)peo ple.

(F#)You can lose (B)sight of it and the (D#m7)dark ness in (C#)side you makes you (F#sus4)feel so (F#)small.

But I see your (B)true (F#)col lours shi ning through.

I see your (B)true (F#)col ours and (B)that’s why I (C#7)love you so (B)don’t be a (F#)fraid

to (B)let them (D#m)show,

your (F#sus4)true (F#)col ours, (F#sus4)true (F#)col ours are (C#sus4)beau ti (C#)ful, ooh like a (D#m7)rain bow.

Show me a (D#m7)sad

(C#)eyes

(F#)don’t be dis (F#)cour aged to a (Bmaj9)re a lise

it’s (D#m7)hard to take (C#)cou rage, in a (F#)world full of (G#m)peo ple.

(F#)You can lose (B)sight of it and the (D#m7)dark ness in (C#)side you makes you (F#sus4)feel so (F#)small.

But I see your (B)true (F#)col lours shi ning through.

I see your (B)true (F#)col ours and (B)that’s why I (C#7)love you so (B)don’t be a (F#)fraid

to (B)let them (D#m)show,

your (F#sus4)true (F#)col ours, (F#sus4)true (F#)col ours are (C#sus4)beau ti (C#)ful, ooh like a (D#m7)rain bow.

Show me a (D#m7)rain bow.

Such (C#)sad eyes.

Take (Bmaj9)cour age now,

(D#m7)re al (C#)ise

when (F#)this world makes you (G#m)cra zy and you've (F#)ta ken all (B)you can bear,

just call me (C#)up be cause you (F#sus4)know I’ll be (F#)there.

And I see your (B)true (F#)col lours shi ning through.

I see your (B)true (F#)col ours and (B)that’s why I (C#7)love you so (B)don’t be a (F#)fraid

to (B)let them (D#m)show,

your (F#sus4)true (F#)col ours, (F#sus4)true (F#)col ours (F#sus4)true (F#)col ours are shin ing (C#)through.

I see your (B)true (F#)col ours and (B)that’s why I (C#7)love you, so (B)don’t be a (F#)fraid,

just (A#7)let them (D#m7)show,

your (F#sus4)true (F#)col ours, (F#sus4)true (F#)col ours, (F#sus4)true (F#)col ours are (C#)beau ti ful,

beau ti ful like a (D#m7)rain bow.

(B)Yeah yeah yeah (D#m7)yeah yeah yeah.

(D#m7)rain bow.

(B)Yeah yeah yeah (D#m7)yeah yeah yeah.

True Colours — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "True Colours" by Phil Collins as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in F# — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 84 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F#) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “True Colours

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "True Colours" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key F#, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "True Colours" by Phil Collins in?
The backing track is in F# at 84 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "True Colours" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "True Colours"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "True Colours", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "True Colours" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "True Colours"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "True Colours"?
"True Colours" was originally performed by Phil Collins. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Phil Collins are available?
Other accompaniments by Phil Collins: "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)", "Another Day In Paradise", "In The Air Tonight". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of F#, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "True Colours" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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