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Colors of the Wind Chords

Vanessa Williams Beginner Key of C 5 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

Colors of the Wind Chords – Guitar

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

Colors of the Wind Chords – Ukulele

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

Colors of the Wind Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

Colors of the Wind Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

Colors of the Wind Chords – Mandolin

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

Colors of the Wind Chords – Harmonica

Vanessa Williams’s Oscar-winning ballad from Disney’s Pocahontas about seeing the world from a different perspective. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Chords used: C, Am, F, G, Dm · Key: C · Difficulty: Beginner

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Tip: Use a gentle strumming hand to match the song’s flowing, nature-inspired feel.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

C – G – Am

F – C – G

C – G

Am – F

C – G

Am – F

C – G

Chorus

F – C – G (×8)

F – C

Verse 2

C – G – Am

F – C – G

C – G – Am

F – C – G (×3)

Chorus

F – C – G (×8)

F – C

Bridge

C – G – Am

F – C – G

C – G – Am

F – C

Verse 3 / Outro

C – G – Am

F – C – G

C – G

Am – F – C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F

C – G

Am – F

C – G – Am

F – C

G

Am – F – C

Practice tip: Master the C, G, Am, and F chords individually before trying to play the whole song; the progression uses these four chords almost exclusively.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Colors of the Wind"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.

Is "Colors of the Wind" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Colors of the Wind" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Colors of the Wind"?

It was written by Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz, and released in 1995.