Other arrangements of The Coloring Song
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Coloring Song" by Petra: 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 D, 120 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 “The Coloring Song”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Coloring Song" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Coloring Song" by Petra. 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 "The Coloring Song" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "The Coloring Song" 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.