Colour Me In
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INTRO: C7
verse 1
F Fmaj7 Gm Gm7
I am grey, still on the page
F
Oh colour me in
F Fmaj7 Gm Gm7
Just an outline, sketchy but fine
F
Oh colour me in
[Refrão]
Eb F
If green is chasing the hills over miles
Eb F
If blue is pursuing the sky
Eb Am
See if the red of your heart doesn't mind
Gm Am Gm C7
Where you begin to colour me in
verse 2
F Fmaj7 Gm Gm7
Something new and nothing to do
F
Then I'm just the idea
F Fmaj7 Gm Gm7
I must be real, 'cause somehow I feel
F
That I'm just the idea
[Refrão]
Eb F
Let's share the blue of the towering sky
Eb F
The green of the hills that roll by
Eb Am
Leave the red of your heart to decide
Gm Am Gm C7
If you cannot choose which colour to use
verse 3
F Fmaj7 Gm Gm7
I'll always wait, it's never too late
Fmaj7 Bb6
To colour me in
Fmaj7 Bb6
To colour me in
Gm Am Gm Am
Today or next year, I'll always be here
Gm Am C7
If you want to colour me in
BRIDGE (Instrumental)
F Fmaj7
Gm Gm7
Fmaj7
OUTRO
F Fmaj7 Gm
I'll always wait, it's never too late
C7/G
To colour me (4x)
End with noise while playing C7
How to play Colour Me In
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.