What key is "True Colors" in?

"True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "True Colors" easy to play on piano?

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

Can I play "True Colors" 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.

How long does it take to learn "True Colors" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Cyndi Lauper can I play here?

Try "ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT", "GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN", "Hey Now (Girls Just Want To Have Fun)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You with the (Em)sad

(D)eyes,

(G)don’t be dis (G)cour aged.

Oh, I (C)re al ize

it’s (Em)hard to take (Dsus)cour age in a (Am)world full of peo ple.

and you’ve (G)You can lose (C)sight of it, and the dark ness in side you makes you (Gsus)feel so (G)small.

But I see your (C)true (G)col ors (D)shin ing through.

I see your (C)true (G)col ors, and (C)that’s why I (D)love you.

So (C)don’t be a (G)fraid

to (C)let them (Em)show.

Your (Gsus)true (G)col ors, (Gsus)true (G)col ors are (D)beau ti ful, ooh, like a (Em)rain

(D)bow.

Show me a (Em)smile

(D)then,

(G)don’t be un (G)hap py.

Can’t re (C)mem ber when

I (Em)last saw you (Dsus)laugh ing.

If this (Am)world makes you cra zy and you’ve (G)tak en all (C)you can bear, just the call me up, side be cause you (Gsus)know I’ll (G)there.

And I see your (C)true (G)col ors (D)shin ing through.

I see your (C)true (G)col ors, and (C)that’s why I (D)love you.

So (C)don’t be a (G)fraid

to (C)let them (Em)show.

Your (Gsus)true (G)col ors, (Gsus)true (G)col ors are (D)beau ti ful, ooh, like a (Em)rain

(D)bow.

Show me a

Such (D)sad eyes.

Take (C)cour age now,

(Em)re al ize

when (G)this world makes you (Am)cra zy and you’ve (G)tak en all (C)you can bear, just call me (D)up, be cause you (Gsus)know I’ll be (G)there.

And I see your (Gsus)true (G)col ors, (Gsus)true (G)col ors are (D)shin ing through.

I see your (C)true (G)col ors, and (C)that’s why I (D)love you.

So (C)don’t be a (G)fraid,

just (B)let them (Em)show.

Your (Gsus)true (G)col ors, (Gsus)true (G)col ors, (Gsus)true (G)col ors are (D)beau ti ful,

beau ti ful like a (Em)rain (D)bow.

Yeah, (C)yeah, yeah, (Em)yeah, yeah, (D)yeah.

True Colors by Cyndi Lauper

3 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 80 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “True Colors”

What key is "True Colors" in?: "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "True Colors" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "True Colors" 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.
How long does it take to learn "True Colors" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Cyndi Lauper can I play here?: Try "ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT", "GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN", "Hey Now (Girls Just Want To Have Fun)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.