True Colours

by Glee Cast
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Lyrics

You with the (Bm)sad

(A)eyes,

(D)don’t be dis cour aged.

Oh, I (G)re al ise it’s (A)hard to take cour age.

In a (Em)world world makes full of peo ple, and you’ve (G)you can lose sight of it all.

And (A)dark ness still in side you make you (D)feel so be small.

But I see your (D)true col ours shin ing through.

I see your (D)true col ours and (A)that’s why I love you, so (D)don’t be a fraid

to (Bm)let them show, your (D)true col ours.

(D)True col ours are (D)beau ti (A)ful like a rain

Show me a (Bm)smile

(A)then,

(D)don’t be un hap py.

Can’t re (G)mem ber when I (A)last saw you laugh ing.

If a (Em)this world makes you of cra zy and you’ve (G)tak en all you can bear, all.

you (A)call me up in side be cause you (D)know I’ll be there.

And I see your (D)true col ours shin ing through.

I see your (D)true col ours and (A)that’s why I love you, so (D)don’t be a fraid

to (Bm)let them show, your (D)true col ours.

(D)True col ours are (D)beau ti (A)ful like a rain

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(Em)If this world makes you cra zy, you’ve (G)tak en all you can bear, you (A)call me up be cause you (D)know I’ll be there.

And I see your (D)true col ours shin ing through.

I see your (D)true col ours and (A)that’s why I love you, so (D)don’t be a fraid

to (Bm)let them show, your (D)true col ours.

(D)True col ours.

See your (D)true col ours shin ing through.

I see your (D)true col ours and (A)that’s why I love you, so (D)don’t be a fraid

to (Bm)let them show, your (D)true col ours.

(D)True col ours.

See your (D)True col ours.

(G)True (D)col ours are (D)beau ti (A)ful like a (A)rain

True Colours — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "True Colours" by Glee Cast 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 D, 84 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “True Colours”

Can I learn "True Colours" 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 Colours" with hands-separate practice in D at 84 BPM.
What key is "True Colours" by Glee Cast played in?
True Colours is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "True Colours"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "True Colours" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "True Colours"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "True Colours"?
"True Colours" was originally performed by Glee Cast. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Glee Cast can I play here?
Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". 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 Colours"?
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 Colours" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "True Colours"?
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 Colours" is in the key of D at 84 BPM.