True Colors
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Intro
Gm7 Bb5/A Bbm7 Ebadd9
Gm7 Bb5/A Bb Ebadd9
[Verso 1]
Gm7 F2/A
You with the sad eyes
Bb Bb2/D
Dont be discouraged
Eb
Oh I realize
Gm7 F
Its hard to take courage
Bb2 Cm7
In a world full of people
Bb2/D Eb
You can lose sight of it all
Gm7 Fsus4 F Eb Bb
And the darkness inside you can make you feel so small
[Refrão] Eb Bb Gm7 Fsus4 F
But I see your true colors shining through
Cm7 Bb2/D
I see your true colors
Eb Ebsus4
And that's why I love you
EbM7 Bb2/F Eb/F Gm7
So don't be afraid
F#dim7 Gm7
To let them show
Eb Bb
Your true colors
Ab2/C Gm11 Bb2/F Eb6/9
Your true colors are beautiful
Gm7 Bb5/A Bbm7 Ebadd9
Like a rainbow
Gm7 Bb5/A Bb Ebadd9
[Verso 2]
Gm7 F2/A
Show me a smile (smile)
Bb
Don't be unhappy
Eb Cm
I can't remember when (remember)
Gm7 EbM7 F
I last saw you laughing
Bb Cm7
If this world makes you crazy
Bb2/D Eb
And you've taken all you can bare
Gm7 F2/A
Then call me up (call me)
Bb Eb Bb
Because you know I'll be there
[Refrão]
Eb Eb/Bb Bb F9sus4 F
And I see your true colors shining through
Cm7 Bb/D
I see your true colors
Eb
And thats why I love you
EbM7/Bb Gm7
So dont be afraid
F#dim7 Gm
To let them show
Eb Bb
Your true colors
Cm7 Gm7 Bbm7/F Eb6/9
Your true colors are beautiful
Gm7 Bb5/A Bbm7 Ebadd9
Like a rainbow (rainbow)
Interlude
Gm7 Bb5/A Bb Ebadd9
PreChorus
Bb Fsus4/A
If this world makes you crazy
Bbm7/A Bb
And you've taken all you can bare
Gm7 F/G
Then call me up
F Eb Bb
'cause you know I'll be there
[Refrão] Eb Bb Bb/F F
And I see your true colors shining through
Cm7 Bb/D
I see your true colors
Eb Cm7 Cm7/Eb F2
And that's why I love you
Ab6/9 Gm7
So don't be afraid
F#dim7 Gm7
To let them show
Eb Bb
Your true colors
Ab(add#11) Gm7 Bb2/D
Are beautiful (you're beautiful)
Eb F Eb F9sus4 Dm11 Gm7 Fsus4 F
Yes I see your true colors shining through
Bb Eb Bb
And I see your true colors
Eb F/G Dm7
And that's why I love you
Eb EbM7(add2)/G
So don't be afraid
D7/F# Gm7
To let them show
Eb/Bb Bb
Your true colors
Cm7 Gm7 F Ab9(add#11) Db6/9
True colors are beautiful
Gb2 Db2/F Ab2
You're beautiful
N.C.
Like a rainbow
Ab/Bb DbM7/C Db Gb2
How to play True 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 Gm7. 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.