Justin Timberlake - True Colors - Acoustic Guitar Lesson

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True Colors
2016 4:04
Justin Timberlake 2016

True Colors


True Colors is Justin Timberlake's 2016 rendition of a classic 1986 pop ballad originally written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. This emotional track showcases expressive vocal delivery and accessible chord progressions, making it an excellent choice for electric guitar players interested in learning contemporary pop arrangements with strong melodic foundations.

  • The original song was Cyndi Lauper's second number-one hit and received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
  • Written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, the song has become a standard covered by numerous artists across different genres.
  • Timberlake's 2016 version appears on an album of the same name, offering a modern take on the timeless pop ballad.