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 — 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, 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”
- 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 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 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, 100 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.