Key: C 76 BPM
True Colors
Cyndi Lauper
Chords: C Am F G Em
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Strumming Pattern
Lyrics
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[Verse]
C – Am – F – G
[Chorus]
C – G – Am – Em – F – C – G
💡 Tips
- • Emotional delivery is key
- • Beautiful fingerpicking option
🎵 Did You Know?
- • Released 1986
- • Also covered by Phil Collins
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Set to 76 BPM for this song
How to Play "True Colors" on Ukulele
"True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 5 simple chords (C, Am, F, G, Em) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for intermediate players.
The song is played in the key of C at around 76 BPM. Focus on getting the chord transitions smooth before worrying about speed — the strumming pattern () will come naturally once your fingers know where to go.
Chord Breakdown
- C — The easiest chord — one finger on the 3rd fret of the A string
- Am — Just one finger on the 2nd fret of the G string
- F — Two fingers: 2nd fret G string, 1st fret E string
- G — Three fingers forming a triangle shape
- Em — Standard fingering
Once you've mastered this song, check out similar beginner songs like I'm Yours or Hey Soul Sister that use the same chord progression.