Rainbow Connection
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G Em C D
Why are there so many songs about rainbows,
G D/F# Em Em/D C
and what's on the other side?
G Em C D
Rainbows are visions, but only illusions,
G Em C
And rainbows have nothing to hide.
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So we've been told and some choose to believe it.
Bm7 F#
I know they're wrong, wait and see.
C D Bm E
Some day we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
C D G
The lovers, the dreamers, and me.
G Em C D
Who said that every wish will be heard and answered
G Em C
and wished on a morning star?
G Em C D
Somebody thought of that, and someone believed him.
G Em C
Look what it's done so far.
C
What's so amazing that keeps us stargazing?
Bm7 F#
What do we think we might see?
C D Bm E
Some day we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
C D G
The lovers, the dreamers and me.
G Em C D
Have you been half-asleep and have you heard voices?
G Em C
I've heard them calling my name.
G Em C D
Are these the sweet sounds that called the young sailors?
G Em C
The voice might be one and the same.
C
I've heard it too many times to ignore it.
Bm7 F#
It's something that I'm supposed to be.
C D Bm E
Someday we'll find it the rainbow connection,
C D G
the lovers, the dreamers and me.
Someday we'll find it the rainbow connection,
the lovers, the dreamers and me.
How to play Rainbow Connection
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.