Other arrangements of True Colors
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"True Colors" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 100 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 “True Colors”
- Why does "True Colors" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "True Colors".
- What key is "True Colors" by Phil Collins 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "True Colors" 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 "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 Phil Collins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "True Colors"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A7, Bb, Bbsus2, C, C6, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, +3 more.
- What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?
- Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "True Colors"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "True Colors".
- Can I see all the notes in "True Colors"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 100 BPM.