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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "True Colors" by Phil Collins in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "True Colors" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "True Colors" with hands-separate practice in F at 100 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "True Colors"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "True Colors" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "True Colors"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "True Colors" is in the key of F at 100 BPM.