What key is "True Colors" in?

"True Colors" by Phil Collins is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "True Colors" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. 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.

What chords are used in "True Colors"?

This arrangement of "True Colors" uses 11 chords: A7, Bb, Bbsus2, C, C6, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, +3 more.

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

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?

Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You with the (Dm7)sad (C)eyes,

(F)don’t be dis (F)cour aged.

Oh, I (Bb)re al ize

it’s (Dm7)hard to take (C)cour age.

In a (Gm)world world makes full of peo ple and you’re (F)you can lose (Bb)sight of it and the (Dm7)dark ness in (C)side you makes you (F)feel so be small.

But I see your (Bb)true (F)col ors shin in’ through.

I see your (Bb)true (F)col ors and (Bb)that’s why I (C)love you.

So, (Bb)don’t be a (F)fraid

to (Bb)let them (Dm)show.

Your (Gm7)true (F)col ors, (Gm7)true (F)col ors are (Csus)beau ti ful, ooh, like a (Dm7)rain bow.

Show me your (Dm7)smile

(C)then,

(F)don’t be un (F)hap py.

Can’t re (Bb)mem ber when

I (Dm7)last saw you (C)laugh ing.

In If (Gm)world world makes full of cra zy and you’re (F)tak in’ all (Bb)you can it bear, the (Dm7)just call me (C)up be cause you (F)feel so be small.

And I’ll see your (Bb)true (F)col ors shin in’ through.

I see your (Bb)true (F)col ors and (Bb)that’s why I (C)love you.

So, (Bb)don’t be a (F)fraid

to (Bb)let them (Dm)show.

Your (Gm7)true (F)col ors, (Gm7)true (F)col ors are (Csus)beau ti ful, ooh, like a (Dm7)rain bow.

Show me your (Dm7)rain bow.

Such (C)sad eyes.

Take (Bb)cour age now

and (Dm7)re al ize,

when (F)this world makes you (Gm7)cra zy and you’re (F)tak in’ all (Bb)you can bear, just call (C)me up be cause you (Gm7)know I’ll be (F)there.

And I see your (Gm7)true (F)col ors, (Gm7)true (F)col ors are shin in’ through.

I see your (Bb)true (F)col ors and (Bb)that’s why (C)I love you.

So, (Bb)don’t be a (F)fraid,

just (A)let them (Dm7)show.

Your (Gm7)true (F)col ors, (Gm7)true (F)col ors, (Gm7)true (F)col ors are (C)beau ti ful,

beau ti ful like a (Dm7)rain bow.

Yeah, (Bbsus2)yeah, yeah.

Show me your col ors.

Show me your rain bow.

True Colors by Phil Collins

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “True Colors”

What key is "True Colors" in?: "True Colors" by Phil Collins is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "True Colors" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. 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.
What chords are used in "True Colors"?: This arrangement of "True Colors" uses 11 chords: A7, Bb, Bbsus2, C, C6, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "True Colors" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?: Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.