Different Colors
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Bb F C Dm
Bass for verses: F G A G Dm
F
Coming up slowly, oh, sun over the hill
Dm
Daylight still a long time coming
But I know it will
F
Been under their spell, oh, but we're coming awake
Dm
So we'll be rude, we'll be loud
As long as it takes
Bb F
This is why, this is why,
C Dm
we crank the dial to the right
This is why we're biting the bullet
We know the kids are right
Bb F
C Dm
Different colors
Bb F
C Dm
We carry each other
We're just different colors
This is why we're biting the bullet
We know the kids are right
We keep cracking the music up
Driving through our towns
But they don't wanna hear
They want us to turn it down
So come on lovers, come on haters
Tonight we raise the fire
Cause when the people get to dancing
They forget about taking sides
This is why, this is why,
we crank the dial to the right
This is why we're biting the bullet
We know the kids are right
Different colors
We carry each other
We're just different colors
This is why we're biting the bullet
We know the kids are right
(For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction)
F Dm
We're coming awake, out of your spell,
F Dm
As long as it takes, we're coming awake
We're coming awake, out of your spell,
As long as it takes, we're coming awake
This is why, this is why,
we crank the dial to the right
This is why we're biting the bullet
We know the kids are right
This is why, this is why, we turn it up all night
This is why we're biting the bullet
We know the kids are right
Different colors
We carry each other
We're just different colors
This is why we're biting the bullet
We know the kids are right
Different colors
We carry each other
We're just different colors
This is why we're biting the bullet
We know the kids are right
How to play Different Colors
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 Bb. 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.