True Colors

by Fred Kern
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Lyrics

You with the sad

eyes,

don’t be dis cour aged.

Oh, I re al ize

it’s hard to take cour age.

In a world full makes of peo ple and you’re you can lose sight of it, and the dark ness in side you makes you feel so be small.

But I see your true

col

ors shin in’ through.

I see your true

col

ors and that’s why I love you.

So, don’t be a fraid

to let them show.

Your true

col

ors, true

col

ors are beau ti ful,

oo, like a rain

bow.

Show me your smile

then,

don’t be un hap py.

Can’t re mem ber when

I last saw you laugh ing.

If a this world makes you cra zy and you’re tak in’ all you can it, bear, the just call me up, be cause you know I’ll be there.

And I see your true

col

ors shin in’ through.

I see your true

col

ors and that’s why I love you.

So, don’t be a fraid

to let them show.

Your true

col

ors, true

col

ors are beau ti ful,

oo, like a rain

bow.

Show me your rain

bow.

Show me your true

col

ors, true

col

ors, true

col

ors are shin ing through.

I see your true

col

ors and that’s why I love you.

So, don’t be a fraid

to let them show.

Your true

col

ors, true

col

ors are beau ti ful

like a rain

bow.

True Colors — Simple Sheet Music

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"True Colors" 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 F, 70 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “True Colors”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "True Colors"?
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 "True Colors" by Fred Kern played in?
True Colors is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "True Colors"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "True Colors" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "True Colors"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "True Colors"?
"True Colors" was originally performed by Fred Kern. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Fred Kern can I play here?
Try "Bella's Lullaby", "(It's A) Monster's Holiday", "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring". 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 "True Colors". Key of F, 70 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.