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I said, “Grand pa, what’s this pic ture here?
It’s all (Ab)black and white and it ain’t real clear.
Is that you there?” He said, “Yeah, I was e (Bb)lev en.
And times were tough back in thir ty five.
That’s (Ab)me and Un cle Joe just try’n’ to sur vive a cot (Eb)ton farm
in the Great De pres sion.
If it looks like we were scared to death like a (Ab)cou ple of kids just try in’ to save each oth er, you should ’ve (CN.C.)seen it in col or.
Oh, and this one here was tak en o ver seas in the (Ab)mid dle of hell in nine teen for ty three in the (Eb)win ter time.
You can al most see my (Bb)breath.
That was my tail gun ner, ol’ John ny Ma gee.
He was a (Ab)high school teach er from New Or leans.
And he (Eb)had my back right through the day we (Bb)left.
If it (Bb)looks like we were scared to death like a (Ab)cou ple of kids just try in’ to save each oth er, you should ’ve seen it in col or.
A pic ture’s worth a thou sand words, but you (Ab)can’t see what those shades of gray keep cov ered.
You should ’ve seen it in col or.
This one is my fav ’rite one.
This is (Ab)me and Grand ma in the sum mer sun all dressed up the day we said our vows.
You can’t tell it here, but it was hot that June and that (Ab)rose was red and her eyes were blue, and just (Eb)look at that smile.
I was so proud.
That’s the (F)sto ry of my (Eb)life
right (F)there in black and white.
And if it
You should ’ve seen it in col or.
Yeah, a pic ture’s worth a thou sand words, but you (Ab)can’t see what those shades of gray keep cov ered.
You should ’ve seen it in col or.”
In Color — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "In Color" by Jamey Johnson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 140 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “In Color”
- What key is "In Color" by Jamey Johnson played in?
- In Color is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "In Color"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "In Color" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "In Color"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "In Color"?
- "In Color" was originally performed by Jamey Johnson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "In Color"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Eb, F, Gm.
- Is there a karaoke version of "In Color" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "In Color" by Jamey Johnson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "In Color" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "In Color" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.