The Coloring Song

by Petra
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(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

us

flow.

The Coloring Song — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Coloring Song" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The Coloring Song

Can I play "The Coloring Song" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Coloring Song" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Coloring Song" by Petra played in?
The Coloring Song is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Coloring Song"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Coloring Song" 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 "The Coloring Song"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Coloring Song"?
"The Coloring Song" was originally performed by Petra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Coloring Song"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Am7, Bb, C, D, D6, D7, Dm, +6 more.
What other songs by Petra can I play here?
Try "Ancient Of Days". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Coloring Song"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Coloring Song" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "The Coloring Song"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Coloring Song" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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