Riding On A Rainbow
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CAPO: 3rd Fret
C F C Am Dm G
There is a place I love in Africa, that they call the rainbow land,
G C F Dm G
It is a place to grow and live as one, in a brotherhood of man,
C F C Am Dm G
There is a light that comes from Africa, and it’s shining round the world,
G C F Dm G C
Let all the colours speak of pride and joy, in a voice that must be heard....
C F C
We are riding on a rainbow, we are flying free,
G C
We are riding on a rainbow, yes, you and me.
C F C Am Dm G
There is a heart I hear in Africa, and it's beating like a drum,
G C F Dm G
Let everyone get up and to the stars, we will go marching on,
C F C Am Dm G
I had a dream I was in Africa, I was soaring like a bird,
G C F Dm G C
And then a million voices all around, were singing to the world....
C F C
That we are riding on a rainbow, we are flying free,
G C
We are riding on a rainbow, yes, you and me.
C F C
We are together on a rainbow, we are flying free,
G C
We are forever on a rainbow, yes, you and me.
C F C
Lala lala la lalala, lala lala laa,
G C
Lala lala la la lala, la lalalaa
C F C
Lala lala la lalala, lala lala laa,
G C
Lala lala la la lala, la lalalaa
C F C
Yes we are riding on a rainbow, we are flying free,
G C
We are riding on a rainbow, yes, you and me.
C F C
We are together on a rainbow, we are flying free,
G C
We are forever on a rainbow, yes, you and me.
How to play Riding On A Rainbow
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.