The Rainbow Connection

When I need them, I often forget just how many songs I know that will work for a lullaby. Cue banjo.

Why are there so many
songs about rainbows
and whats on the other side?

Rainbows are visions
and only illusions
and rainbows have nothing to hide.

So we’ve been told and some choose to believe it.
I know they’re wrong – wait and see!
Some day we’ll find it, the rainbow connection–
the lovers, the dreamers, and me.

Who said that every wish
would be heard and answered
when wished on the morning star?

Somebody thought of that
and someone believed it
and look what it’s done so far!

What’s so amazing that keeps us stargazing?
And what do we think we might see?
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection–
the lovers, the dreamers, and me.

All of us under it’s spell.
We know that it’s probably magic.

Have you been half asleep
and have you heard voices?
I’ve heard them calling my name.

Is this the sweet sound
that calls the young sailors?
The voice might be one and the same.

I’ve heard it too many times to ignore it.
It’s something that I’m supposed to be.
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection–
the lovers, the dreamers, and me!

La da da dee da da dum
La da da da dee da da doo