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Rainbow Connection

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[Intro]
   E     A/Ex2
EWhy are there C#mso many F#msongs about rBainbows
and Ewhat's on the C#mother sAide?B  
ERainbows are C#mvisions, but F#monly iBllusions
and Erainbows have C#mnothing to Ahide
SAmaj7o we've been told and some choose to believe it
I G#m7know they're wrong, wait and see
F#m7Someday we'll Bfind it, the G#m7rainbow C#7connection
F#mThe lovers, the Bdreamers and EmeA/E  E  A/E  
EWho said that every C#mwish would be F#mheard and Banswered
when Ewished on the C#mmorning staAr?B  
ESomebody thought of C#mthat and F#msomeone Bbelieved it
Look Ewhat it's C#mdone so Afar
WAmaj7hat's so amazing that keeps us star-gazing?
AG#m7nd what do we think we might see?
F#m7Someday we'll Bfind it, the G#m7rainbow C#7connection
The F#mlovers, the Bdreamers and Eme
D#m7b5All of us unC#m7der its spellE  
We Aknow that it's G#m7probably F#mmagiBc
EHave you been C#mhalf asleep and F#mhave you heard Bvoices?
EI've heard C#mthem calling my AnameB  
EIs this the C#msweet sound that F#mcalls the young Bsailors?
EThe voice might be C#m7one and the sAame
IAmaj7've heard it too many times to ignore it
IG#m7t's something that I'm supposed to be
F#m7Someday we'll Bfind it, the G#m7rainbow C#7connection
The F#mlovers, the Bdreamers and Eme
Solo: (Verse Chords / Pre Chorus Chords / Chorus Chords/ Intro Chords)
^Base upon E-Major Pentatonic scale.

All chords in this song (12)

The story behind the song

This song, originally from the 1979 film The Muppet Movie, captures the dream of "making millions of people happy." It establishes a journey motivated by this aspiration, as heard when Kermit the Frog performs it alone on a log, accompanying himself on his banjo. The lyrics, written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher, evoke a sense of hopeful wonder and searching. Playing it can feel like stepping into a moment of quiet reflection before embarking on a grand adventure.

AI-written from these sources:Rainbow Connection — Wikipedia ↗Willie Nelson — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Rainbow Connection

by Willie Nelson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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A/E

C#m

F#m

Amaj7

G#m7

F#m7

C#7

D#m7b5

C#m7

[Intro]

E A/E

E C#m F#m B

Why are there so many songs about rainbows

E C#m A B

and what's on the other side?

E C#m F#m B

Rainbows are visions, but only illusions

E C#m A

and rainbows have nothing to hide

Amaj7

So we've been told and some choose to believe it

G#m7

I know they're wrong, wait and see

F#m7 B G#m7 C#7

Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection

F#m B E A/E E A/E

The lovers, the dreamers and me

E C#m F#m B

Who said that every wish would be heard and answered

E C#m A B

when wished on the morning star?

E C#m F#m B

Somebody thought of that and someone believed it

E C#m A

Look what it's done so far

Amaj7

What's so amazing that keeps us star-gazing?

G#m7

And what do we think we might see?

F#m7 B G#m7 C#7

Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection

F#m B E

The lovers, the dreamers and me

D#m7b5 C#m7 E

All of us under its spell

A G#m7 F#m B

We know that it's probably magic

E C#m F#m B

Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?

E C#m A B

I've heard them calling my name

E C#m F#m B

Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?

E C#m7 A

The voice might be one and the same

Amaj7

I've heard it too many times to ignore it

G#m7

It's something that I'm supposed to be

F#m7 B G#m7 C#7

Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection

F#m B E

The lovers, the dreamers and me

Solo: (Verse Chords / Pre Chorus Chords / Chorus Chords/ Intro Chords)

^Base upon E-Major Pentatonic scale.

About Rainbow Connection Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play Rainbow Connection by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Rainbow Connection chords”, “Rainbow Connection guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson Rainbow Connection chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Rainbow Connection chords and for experienced players who want accurate Rainbow Connection lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A/E, C#m, F#m, B, A.

FAQ — Rainbow Connection by Willie Nelson

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Is "Rainbow Connection" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Rainbow Connection" in?

The chords for "Rainbow Connection" show the original chord names (including E, A/E, C#m, F#m, B, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.