True Colors

by Phil Collins
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "True Colors" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.

About “True Colors”

Can I play "True Colors" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "True Colors" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "True Colors"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "True Colors" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "True Colors"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "True Colors" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.