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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Coloring Song" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Coloring Song"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Coloring Song". Key of D, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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