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True Colors

Music by Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg

Originally Performed by Cyndi Lauper

"True Colors" is a song written by American songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. It was both the title track and the first single released from American singer Cyndi Lauper's second album. It was the only original song on the album that Lauper did not help write. "True Colors" spent two weeks in the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, and was the last single from Lauper to occupy the top of the chart. It received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

    Release Date: 1986


True Colors

True Colors

VoicePlay

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True Colors

True Colors

Revv52

The Cyndi Lauper classic was arranged by Deke Sharon and performed by Revv52 at the Revv52: Unplugged concerts in January 2016 in Calgary, Alberta.


True Colors

True Colors

Concert choirs and vocal ensembles will shine in this warm setting of the classic '80s song by Cyndi Lauper. A wonderful selection as part of a set of lighter selections or an encore!

Voicing: SATB


True Colors

True Colors

Don't be afraid to let your true colors show! A message that all of us need to hear. This iconic song by pop/rock legend Cyndi Lauper is timeless. This new arrangement relies on the strong heritage of the original while bringing new sensitivities that reflect the times we live in.

Voicing: SSA


True Colors

True Colors

Cyndi Lauper

Set in a modern and respectful setting for female voices, Tim Brent's take on the quintessential '80s message of individuality has opportunities for a soloist to shine while supported by well-written, jazzy harmonies and an inventive piano part!

Voicing: SSA



Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

Displaying 1-12 of 12 items.


Deke Sharon : Love Songs A Cappella : Mixed 5-8 Parts : Songbook : 073999565096 : 0634055240 : 08743515

Deke Sharon : Love Songs A Cappella

Love Songs are a staple of most performing groups. Here are five different expressions of love, scored for mixed voices, in five-part SATB (div).

Songlist: Helplessly Hoping, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), I Can't Make You Love Me, So Far Away, True Colors

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Voicing: Mixed 5-8 Parts | 1009b | Songbook | $5.95 | A Cappella


Deke Sharon : Pop Hits for Women's Voices : SSAA : Sheet Music Collection

Deke Sharon : Pop Hits for Women's Voices

Deke Sharon has become one of the leading arranger of "contemporary" a cappella and here is a fine collection of classic pop songs. "Dancing Queen" - ABBA is back, so get some dancing shoes for your choir! Upbeat, infectious and fun, this arrangement will bring energy to singers and get audiences dancing in the aisles. "Killing Me Softly With His Song" was popularized by Roberta Flack in the 1970s, updated by the Fugees and Lauryn Hill in the 90s, this song connects with many generations. This arrangement provides a terrific vehicle to show off the talents of a sensitive female soloist. The modern day classic "True Colors" has been a huge hit for both Cyndi Lauper and Phil Collins. Now it's your turn! "Good Old A Cappella" was first performed by The Persuasions and popularized by The Nylons, this tune has been sung by countless contemporary a cappella groups. Originally from the collection Contemporary A Cappella Volume 1, now for treble voices too! "God Only Knows" with music by Brian Wilson, made popular by The Beach Boys in the '60s, this arrangement for women's choirs is a great one to feature your soprano soloist or section. "Hallelujah" - From the Dreamworks animated feature film "Shrek" comes this sweet and poignant Leonard Cohen hit, scored here for your women's group.

Songlist: Dancing Queen, Killing Me Softly with His Song, True Colors, Good Old A Cappella, God Only Knows, Hallelujah

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Voicing: SSAA | 8010b | Sheet Music Collection | $12.95 | A Cappella


Deke Sharon : Contemporary Pop Hits : SATB : Sheet Music Collection

Deke Sharon : Contemporary Pop Hits

The Van Morrison classic "Brown Eyed Girl" is accessible for newly formed a cappella groups, and satisfying for more experienced ensembles. The modern day classic "True Colors" has been a huge hit for both Cyndi Lauper and Phil Collins. Now it's your turn! "Be True To Your School" is perfect for pep rallies, sporting events and school assemblies, the breakdown in this arrangement gives your singers a chance to get everyone in the bleachers chanting and clapping along. Rah Rah Sis Boom Bah! The little gem "Autumn Leaves" is perfect for your fall concert. Lush rubato chords roll through most of the song, but the bridge is a snappy up tempo wake-up call. "Superman (It's Not Easy)" - At last, a song for your mixed ensemble that wants to sing 21st century music in the college a cappella style! This ballad by Five For Fighting features a high, light tenor solo singing about that common young adult sentiment, "it's not easy to be me." First performed by The Persuasions and popularized by The Nylons, "Good Old A Cappella"``` is an a cappella classic!

Songlist: Be True To Your School, True Colors, Superman (It's Not Easy), Brown Eyed Girl, Good Old A Cappella

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Voicing: SATB | 8068b | Sheet Music Collection | $9.95 | A Cappella


Let's All Sing : Let's All Sing... More Songs from Glee : Unison : Songbook : 884088560867 : 1617807869 : 09971582

Let's All Sing : Let's All Sing... More Songs from Glee

Let's all sing, just for the fun of it! There seems to be no stopping the popularity of the hit Fox TV series Glee! With fresh versions of some of the biggest hits from past decades, your students will enjoy recreating 5 songs from the show's second season, presented here in unison arrangements adapted just for the needs of young singers. This value-packed collection of songs and professionally-produced recordings is perfect for classroom or stage, and will appeal to the gleek in all of us! Available separately: Piano/Vocal Collection, Singer 10-Pak, Performance/Accompaniment CD. For all ages.

Songlist: Just The Way You Are, River Deep - Mountain High, (I've Had) The Time Of My Life, Proud Mary, True Colors

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Voicing: Unison | 2752b | Songbook | $14.95


Perpetuum Jazzile : Vocal Ecstasy : SATB : Songbook : 884088964504 : 1540000435 : 00124192

Perpetuum Jazzile : Vocal Ecstasy

From the large Slovenian pop choir Perpetuum Jazzile, best known for their cover of Toto's Africa (with over 19 million YouTube views), this collection of top hits will allow pop, show and concert choirs everywhere to recreate this amazing sound! Several songs have vocal percussion.

Songlist: Joyful, Joyful, Oh Happy Day, Africa, September, Boogie Wonderland, Just The Way You Are, Rosanna, True Colors, In The Stone

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Voicing: SATB | 4470b | Songbook | $8.95 | A Cappella


Various Arrangers : Cyndi Lauper A Cappella  : SSA : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Cyndi Lauper A Cappella

Don't be afraid to let your true colors show! A message that all of us need to hear. These iconic songs by pop/rock legend Cyndi Lauper are timeless. A modern classic, the ballad "Time After Time" is in a tasty a cappella setting that is perfect for all choirs: pop, jazz and concert! Celebrate the awesome '80s with Cyndi's hit "irls Just Want to Have Fun" and develop some great a cappella singing skills at the same time!

Songlist: Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Time After Time, True Colors

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Voicing: SSA | Performed by Cyndi Lauper | 4573b | Sheet Music Collection | $6.55 | A Cappella


Celtic Woman : Songs from the Heart : Solo : Songbook : 038081382937  : 00-34439

Celtic Woman : Songs from the Heart

These piano/vocal/chord arrangements are based on Celtic Woman's PBS TV special and 2010 tour. This book showcases their unforgettable style and features four pages of color photos.

Songlist: Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, True Colors, The Call, The Coast of Galicia, The New Ground, Finale, Non C'e Piu, Nil Se'n La, The Lost Rose Fantasia, My Lagan Love, Amazing Grace, Slumber My Darling, The Mason's Apron, Danny Boy, Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears, Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel), O, America!, Galway Bay, You'll Be in My Heart (from Walt Disney Pictures' "Tarzan"), Mo Ghile Mear, Fields of Gold, Pie Jesu (from "Requiem"), You Raise Me Up, When You Believe (from "The Prince of Egypt")

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Celtic Woman | 8504b | Songbook | $21.99 | PVG


Michael Dansicker : The 16-Bar Pop/Rock Audition - Women's Edition : Solo : Songbook : 884088312497 : 1423468864 : 00001215

Michael Dansicker : The 16-Bar Pop/Rock Audition - Women's Edition

Many large theatre auditions call for a 16-bar excerpt, and sometimes specifically request pop/rock songs. This book unprecedentedly answers that need. Beyond theatre, this volume will be useful for other audition calls requiring a brief song. Each volume includes great songs from the 1950s to the 21st century. Each excerpt has been given a thoughtful and effective form.

Songlist: Hero, Without You, Holding Out For A Hero, Crazy, Beautiful, I Need You, Solitaire, Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now), Walk On By, I'll Be There, Time After Time, I'll Stand By You, Remember Me This Way, This Ain't A Love Song, You Learn, I Will Remember You, Don't Stop, All By Myself, All My Loving, So Far Away, Listen, All Through The Night, It's Too Late, Alone, Reflection, I Will, Superstar, You'll Be In My Heart (Pop Version), I Wanna Love You Forever, Somebody To Love, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 3016b | Songbook | $22.95 | Voice and Piano


Michael Dansicker : The 16-Bar Pop/Rock Audition - Men's Edition : Solo : Songbook : 884088312503 : 1423468872 : 00001217

Michael Dansicker : The 16-Bar Pop/Rock Audition - Men's Edition

Many large theatre auditions call for a 16-bar excerpt, and sometimes specifically request pop/rock songs. This book unprecedentedly answers that need. Beyond theatre, this volume will be useful for other audition calls requiring a brief song. Each volume includes great songs from the 1950s to the 21st century. Each excerpt has been given a thoughtful and effective form.

Songlist: Hero, Without You, Home, No Matter What, I Need You, Solitaire, But It's Alright, Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now), Amanda, I'll Be There, Golden Slumbers, I'll Stand By You, Let Her Cry, This Ain't A Love Song, If, I Will Remember You, Don't Stop, All By Myself, All I Need, All My Loving, Best Of My Love, Everytime I Close My Eyes, Back To You, Lately, You'll Be In My Heart (Pop Version), Unchain My Heart, Somebody To Love, A Song For You, Kids Wanna Rock, Lady, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 3017b | Songbook | $22.95 | Voice and Piano


Various : Trolls : Solo : Songbook : 888680665463 : 1495088197 : 00216513

Various : Trolls

Matching folio to the infectious soundtrack of the 2016 DreamWorks film featuring songs by Justin Timberlake; Anna Kendrick; Zooey Deschanel; Gwen Stefani; Ariana Grande; Earth, Wind & Fire; and more! It includes the Grammy Award-winning song Can't Stop the Feeling.

Songlist: Move Your Feet, Hello, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, They Don't Know, It's A Sunshine Day, September, I'm Coming Out, Can't Stop The Feeling!, Hair Up, Get Back Up Again, D.A.N.C.E., What U Workin' With?, True Colors, The Sound Of Silence

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Voicing: Solo | 4459b | Songbook | $17.95 | PVG


Various : The Great American Songbook - Pop/Rock Era : Solo : Songbook : 888680754419 : 1540030504 : 00278788

Various : The Great American Songbook - Pop/Rock Era

Most people think of older standards when they hear Great American Songbook, but these more recent hits are so successful that they already have earned their place in musical history. Includes piano, voice and guitar arrangements of 100 songs.

Songlist: Lowdown, More Than A Feeling, Ain't That A Shame, Time After Time, Runaway, All Along The Watchtower, God Only Knows, All I Have To Do Is Dream, Rocky Mountain High, Stand By Me, Lean On Me, American Pie, The Look Of Love, Walking In Memphis, Don't Know Why, Don't Stop Believin', Be-Bop-A-Lula, Billie Jean, Blue Suede Shoes, Blueberry Hill, Summertime Blues, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Daydream, Bye Bye Love, California Dreamin', Drift Away, Can't Help Falling In Love, Good Vibrations, Dance To The Music, Deacon Blues, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 40602b | Songbook | $36.95 | PVG


Vocal Selections : Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - The Musical : Solo : Songbook : 884088602864 : 1458414523 : 00313591

Vocal Selections : Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - The Musical

Adapted from Stephan Elliott's 1994 cult-classic film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, the Tony-winning musical is a comedy of errors involving two drag queens and a transsexual trekking through the remote Australian desert to a drag show in small resort town.

Songlist: Go West, Always On My Mind, I Will Survive, Pop Muzik, Color My World, Don't Leave Me This Way, A Fine Romance, Girls Just Want To Have Fun, Hot Stuff, I Love The Night Life, I Say A Little Prayer, It's Raining Men, Like A Prayer, MacArthur Park, Material Girl, Shake Your Groove Thing, True Colors, What's Love Got To Do With It, We Belong

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Voicing: Solo | 20073b | Songbook | $16.95 | Voice and Piano


Individual Folios

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True Colors : SATB : Tim Brent : Tom Kelly : Cyndi Lauper : Songbook : 01333899 : 196288186595

Tim Brent : True Colorsnew

Now available for SATB voices, Tim Brent's take on the quintessential '80s message of individuality has opportunities for a soloist to shine while supported by well-written, jazzy harmonies and an inventive piano part!

Arranger: Tim Brent | Composer: Tom Kelly Performed By: Cyndi Lauper

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.75 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 01333899


True Colors : SSA : Tim Brent : Tom Kelly : Cyndi Lauper : Sheet Music : 00326405 : 888680987886

Tim Brent : True Colors

Set in a modern and respectful setting for female voices, Tim Brent's take on the quintessential '80s message of individuality has opportunities for a soloist to shine while supported by well-written, jazzy harmonies and an inventive piano part!

Arranger: Tim Brent | Composer: Tom Kelly Performed By: Cyndi Lauper

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.75 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00326405


True Colors : SSA : Jesse Hampsch : Tom Kelly : Cyndi Lauper : Sheet Music : 00254855 : 888680722159

Jesse Hampsch : True Colors

Don't be afraid to let your true colors show! A message that all of us need to hear. This iconic song by pop/rock legend Cyndi Lauper is timeless. This new arrangement relies on the strong heritage of the original while bringing new sensitivities that reflect the times we live in.

Arranger: Jesse Hampsch | Composer: Tom Kelly Performed By: Cyndi Lauper

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.40 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00254855


True Colors : SAB : Roger Emerson : Tom Kelly : Cyndi Lauper : Sheet Music : 08551590 : 073999309515

Roger Emerson : True Colors

The 1986 #1 pop hit by Cyndi Lauper really speaks to the heart. Younger choirs will find much meaning in the sensitive text and will sound their best with this well-crafted Roger Emerson arrangement.Available separately: SAB and 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 3:15.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composers: Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg Performed By: Cyndi Lauper

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08551590 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part, 2-Part


True Colors : SSA : Mac Huff : Tom Kelly : Cyndi Lauper : Sheet Music : 08740500 : 073999594003

Mac Huff : True Colors

This beautiful song receives a truly special treatment by Mac Huff. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:30.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composers: Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg Performed By: Cyndi Lauper

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08740500 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available


True Colors : SATB : Matthew Brown : Tom Kelly : Cyndi Lauper : Sheet Music : 00141127 : 888680043100

Matthew Brown : True Colors

Concert choirs and vocal ensembles will shine in this warm setting of the classic '80s song by Cyndi Lauper. A wonderful selection as part of a set of lighter selections or an encore!

Arranger: Matthew Brown | Composers: Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg Performed By: Cyndi Lauper

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.75 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00141127
Other Voicings: TTBB


True Colors : SSAA : Deke Sharon : Tom Kelly : Cyndi Lauper : Sheet Music : 08748509 : 884088235840

Deke Sharon : True Colors

This modern day classic has been a huge hit for both Cyndi Lauper and Phil Collins. Now it's your turn!

Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composers: Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg Performed By: Cyndi Lauper

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $2.15 | A Cappella | video
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08748509
Other Voicings: SATB, SATB

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