'True Colors' arr. Matthew Brown

'True Colors' by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly arr. Matthew Brown
From November 2019' 'Bigger Than My Body' concert at Irondale Center, Brooklyn. The program was crafted to inspire, and was inspired by, artist Robyn Prezioso, who painted an original canvas live at each performance.
Performed by:
Choral Chameleon Chorus
Vince Peterson, Artistic Director
Emily Uz, Soloist
Hee Sung Kim, Piano
Video by Jacob McCoy
www.choralchameleon.com
Ensemble I Chorus I Institute
Lyrics:
You with the sad eyes
Don't be discouraged, oh I realize
It's hard to take courage
In a world full of people
You can lose sight of it all
The darkness inside you
Can make you feel so small
But I see your true colors shining through
I see your true colors
And that’s why I love you
So don’t be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful like a rainbow
Show me a smile then
And don't be unhappy
Can't remember when
I last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
Don’t you know you can call me up
Because you know I’ll be there
And I see your true colors shining through
I see your true colors
And that’s why I love you
So don’t be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful like a rainbow
I can’t remember when
I last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy
And you’ve taken all you can bear
Just call me up
Because you know I’ll be there
And I see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that’s why I love you
So don’t be afraid
To let them show
Your true colors
Your true colors
Your true colors
Are shining through
I see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that’s why I love you
So don’t be afraid
To let them show
Your true colors
Your true colors
Are beautiful like a rainbow

[@cderbysj]

Bringing me back to that magical evening in Brooklyn...breath-taking. Thanks for the gift of music and joy.

[@RiffRaffAK]

In an age (and culture) that experiences recorded music 24/7, this LIVE recording is truly remarkable. Thank you.

[@MollyRabuffo]

I miss you all!

[@epicadence]

Beautiful in every way! Thank you all so much for your performance of my arrangement. Much love to you all from Los Angeles.

[@ChoralChameleonNYC]

Thanks Matthew! It really was perfect for our concert and it has been so great to be able to share it now when people need to hear it most.

[@LennyBonapart]

Modulation and ending are amazing. 10 points for the arrangement!