On A Rainbow
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Intro: F# E D C
A
The world's heading our way
Bm E
They're gonna come from miles away
A
For the 2012 games
Bm E
When they arrive in London town
F# D
If you need somebody to always hold your hand
A D
Mandeville and Wenlock are your friends
F# D
Because they're on a journey with you 'till the end
A
And when they're both together
D
You've got friends that'll last forever
A C#m D E
Ooh, ooh... who knows how far you can go when you travel on a rainbow
A C#m
Oo, ooh... I hope this feeling never stops
A
It's hard to win in this race
Bm E
It's the toughest race in town
A
But everyone's in first place
Bm E
Cause it's the taking part that counts
F D
So if you need a rainbow when the sky is grey
A D
Mandeville will brighten up the games
F D
And wenlock will be there dancing through the air
A D
Put them both together, you've got friends that'll last forever
A C#m D E
Ooh, ooh... who knows how far you can go when you travel on a rainbow
A C#m
Oo, ooh... I hope this feeling never stops
F D
So if you need somebody to have a little fun
A D
Mandeville will always be the one
F D
And Wenlock will be together when the day is done
A D
But put them both together, we've got firends that'll last forever
A C#m D E
Ooh, ooh... who knows how far you can go when you travel on a rainbow
A C#m
Oo, ooh... I hope this feeling never stops
How to play On A Rainbow
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.