True Colours

by Eva Cassidy
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Lyrics

You with the (Am)sad

(G)eyes,

(C)don’t be dis (F)cour aged, though I (Am)re al (G)ise

it’s (C)hard to take (F)cou rage.

In a (Am)world full of (G)peo ple, (C)You can lose (F)sight of it all, and the (Am)dark ness there in (G)side you makes you (F)feel so (C)small.

But I see your (F)true (C)col our shin ing through.

See your (F)true (C)col ours, (F)that’s why I (G)love you, so (F)don’t be a (C)fraid to (Fmaj7)let them (Am)show.

Your (F)true (C)col ours, (F)true (C)col ours are (G)beau ti ful

like a rain

(G)bow.

Show me a (Am)smile

(G)then and un (F)hap can’t re mem (Am)ber when

I (C)last saw you (F)laugh ing.

If this world makes you (G)cra zy and you’ve (C)ta ken all (F)you can bear.

You (Am)call me up be cause (F)know I’ll be (C)there.

And (F)true (C)col our shin ing through.

See your (F)true (C)col ours, (F)that’s why I (G)love you, so (F)don’t be a (C)fraid to (Fmaj7)let them (Am)show.

Your (F)true (C)col ours, (F)true (C)col ours are (G)beau ti ful

like a rain

(G)bow.

Show me a

(Em)Oh,

(C)oh.

I can’t re mem ber when I last saw you (G)laugh.

If (C)this world makes you (Dm7)cra zy and you’ve (Em7)ta ken all you (F)can bear, you (Am)call me up be cause you (F)know I’ll be (C)there.

And I see your true (C)col ours shin ing through.

See your true (C)col ours, (F)that’s why I (G)love you, so (F)don’t be a (C)fraid to (Fmaj7)let them (Am)show.

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

like a rain

(G)bow.

(Am7)Ooh,

(G)ooh,

ah (C)a,

(Fmaj7)ooh.

True Colours — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "True Colours" by Eva Cassidy in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 76 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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

Why does the accompaniment for "True Colours" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "True Colours" by Eva Cassidy in?
The backing track is in C at 76 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 Eva Cassidy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Eva Cassidy are available?
Other accompaniments by Eva Cassidy: "Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes)", "Danny Boy", "Drowning In The Sea Of Love". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "True Colours" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for True Colours by Eva Cassidy, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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