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True Colors Chords

Cyndi Lauper Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 3 min read

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · G · Am · F

True Colors Chords – Guitar

Cyndi Lauper’s uplifting anthem about seeing someone’s inner beauty. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a light touch and strum softly to match the song’s tender mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

You with the sad eyes

F C

Don’t be discouraged

F C

Oh, I realize

F C

It’s hard to take courage

F C

In a world full of people

F C

You can lose sight of it all

F C

And the darkness inside you

F C

Can make you feel so small

Chorus

F C

But I see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Verse 2

F C

Show me a smile then

F C

Don’t be unhappy

F C

Can’t remember when

F C

I last saw you laughing

F C

If this world makes you crazy

F C

And you’ve taken all you can bear

F C

You call me up

F C

Because you know I’ll be there

Chorus

F C

And I’ll see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Bridge

F

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

F

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Chorus

F C

So I’ll see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Outro

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Practice tip: Master the simple F-C-G-C chord progression in the chorus before adding the verses. The bridge is just a single chord, so use it to catch your breath and prepare for the final chorus.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · G · Am · F

True Colors Chords – Ukulele

Cyndi Lauper’s uplifting anthem about seeing someone’s inner beauty. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and strum softly to match the song’s tender mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

You with the sad eyes

F C

Don’t be discouraged

F C

Oh, I realize

F C

It’s hard to take courage

F C

In a world full of people

F C

You can lose sight of it all

F C

And the darkness inside you

F C

Can make you feel so small

Chorus

F C

But I see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Verse 2

F C

Show me a smile then

F C

Don’t be unhappy

F C

Can’t remember when

F C

I last saw you laughing

F C

If this world makes you crazy

F C

And you’ve taken all you can bear

F C

You call me up

F C

Because you know I’ll be there

Chorus

F C

And I’ll see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Bridge

F

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

F

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Chorus

F C

So I’ll see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Outro

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Practice tip: Master the simple F-C-G-C chord progression in the chorus before adding the verses. The bridge is just a single chord, so use it to catch your breath and prepare for the final chorus.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · G · Am · F

True Colors Chords – Piano

Cyndi Lauper’s uplifting anthem about seeing someone’s inner beauty. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and strum softly to match the song’s tender mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

You with the sad eyes

F C

Don’t be discouraged

F C

Oh, I realize

F C

It’s hard to take courage

F C

In a world full of people

F C

You can lose sight of it all

F C

And the darkness inside you

F C

Can make you feel so small

Chorus

F C

But I see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Verse 2

F C

Show me a smile then

F C

Don’t be unhappy

F C

Can’t remember when

F C

I last saw you laughing

F C

If this world makes you crazy

F C

And you’ve taken all you can bear

F C

You call me up

F C

Because you know I’ll be there

Chorus

F C

And I’ll see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Bridge

F

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

F

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Chorus

F C

So I’ll see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Outro

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Practice tip: Master the simple F-C-G-C chord progression in the chorus before adding the verses. The bridge is just a single chord, so use it to catch your breath and prepare for the final chorus.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · G · Am · F

True Colors Chords – Banjo

Cyndi Lauper’s uplifting anthem about seeing someone’s inner beauty. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and strum softly to match the song’s tender mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

You with the sad eyes

F C

Don’t be discouraged

F C

Oh, I realize

F C

It’s hard to take courage

F C

In a world full of people

F C

You can lose sight of it all

F C

And the darkness inside you

F C

Can make you feel so small

Chorus

F C

But I see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Verse 2

F C

Show me a smile then

F C

Don’t be unhappy

F C

Can’t remember when

F C

I last saw you laughing

F C

If this world makes you crazy

F C

And you’ve taken all you can bear

F C

You call me up

F C

Because you know I’ll be there

Chorus

F C

And I’ll see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Bridge

F

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

F

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Chorus

F C

So I’ll see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Outro

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Practice tip: Master the simple F-C-G-C chord progression in the chorus before adding the verses. The bridge is just a single chord, so use it to catch your breath and prepare for the final chorus.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · G · Am · F

True Colors Chords – Mandolin

Cyndi Lauper’s uplifting anthem about seeing someone’s inner beauty. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and strum softly to match the song’s tender mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

You with the sad eyes

F C

Don’t be discouraged

F C

Oh, I realize

F C

It’s hard to take courage

F C

In a world full of people

F C

You can lose sight of it all

F C

And the darkness inside you

F C

Can make you feel so small

Chorus

F C

But I see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Verse 2

F C

Show me a smile then

F C

Don’t be unhappy

F C

Can’t remember when

F C

I last saw you laughing

F C

If this world makes you crazy

F C

And you’ve taken all you can bear

F C

You call me up

F C

Because you know I’ll be there

Chorus

F C

And I’ll see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Bridge

F

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

F

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Chorus

F C

So I’ll see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Outro

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Practice tip: Master the simple F-C-G-C chord progression in the chorus before adding the verses. The bridge is just a single chord, so use it to catch your breath and prepare for the final chorus.

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Amtap to play

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · G · Am · F

True Colors Chords – Harmonica

Cyndi Lauper’s uplifting anthem about seeing someone’s inner beauty. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and strum softly to match the song’s tender mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

You with the sad eyes

F C

Don’t be discouraged

F C

Oh, I realize

F C

It’s hard to take courage

F C

In a world full of people

F C

You can lose sight of it all

F C

And the darkness inside you

F C

Can make you feel so small

Chorus

F C

But I see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Verse 2

F C

Show me a smile then

F C

Don’t be unhappy

F C

Can’t remember when

F C

I last saw you laughing

F C

If this world makes you crazy

F C

And you’ve taken all you can bear

F C

You call me up

F C

Because you know I’ll be there

Chorus

F C

And I’ll see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Bridge

F

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

F

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Chorus

F C

So I’ll see your true colors

G

Shining through

F C

I see your true colors

G C

And that’s why I love you

F C

So don’t be afraid to let them show

G

Your true colors

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Outro

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

F C

True colors are beautiful

G C

Like a rainbow

Practice tip: Master the simple F-C-G-C chord progression in the chorus before adding the verses. The bridge is just a single chord, so use it to catch your breath and prepare for the final chorus.