What key is "The Coloring Song" in?

"The Coloring Song" by Petra is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "The Coloring Song" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "The Coloring Song" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "The Coloring Song"?

This arrangement of "The Coloring Song" uses 14 chords: A, Am7, Bb, C, D, D6, D7, Dm, +6 more.

How long does it take to learn "The Coloring Song" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Petra can I play here?

Try "Ancient Of Days". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(D7)Red is the (D6)col or of the (Dsus)blood that (D5)flowed down the (C)face of (G)some one who loves (F6)us (D5)so.

He’s the (D7)per fect Man, He’s the (Dsus)Lord’s own (D5)Son, He’s the (C)Lamb of God, He’s the on (F6)ly (D5)one that can (C)give us life, that can make (F6)us (D5)grow, that can (C)make the (G)love be

tween us flow.

(D7)Blue is the (D6)col or of a (Dsus)heart so (D5)cold that (C)will not bend when the sto (F6)ry’s (D5)told of the (D7)love of God for a (Dsus)sin ful (D5)race, of the (C)blood that (G)flowed down Je (F6)sus’ (D5)face that can (C)give us life, that can make (F6)us (D5)grow, that can (C)keep our (G)hearts from

grow ing cold.

Yeah.

(D7)Gold is the (D6)col or of the (Dsus)morn ing (D5)sun that (C)shines so (G)free ly on ev (F6)’ry (D5)one.

It’s the sun (D6)a bove that (Dsus)keeps us warm, the (C)Son of love that calms (F6)the storm, that can (C)give us life, that can make us (F6)grow, that can (C)turn our morn ings

in to gold.

(Bb)Brown is the col or of the (A)au tumn leaves when the (Bb)win ter comes to the (Dm)bar ren trees.

There is (Bb)birth, there is death, there is a plan.

There is (Gm)just one God and there is (A)just one Man

that can (C)give us life, that can make (F6)us (D5)grow, that can (C)make our (G)sins as white (F6)as (D5)snow.

That can (Am7)give us life, that can make us grow, that can (C)turn our morn ings in to (F6)gold,

that can (C)give us life, that can make us grow, that can (C)keep our hearts from grow ing (F6)cold,

that can (C)give us life, that can make us (F6)grow, that can (C)make the love be tween

flow.

The Coloring Song by Petra

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Coloring Song”

What key is "The Coloring Song" in?: "The Coloring Song" by Petra is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "The Coloring Song" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "The Coloring Song" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "The Coloring Song"?: This arrangement of "The Coloring Song" uses 14 chords: A, Am7, Bb, C, D, D6, D7, Dm, +6 more.
How long does it take to learn "The Coloring Song" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Petra can I play here?: Try "Ancient Of Days". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.