Why are there so many songs about rainbows
And what's on the other side?
Rainbows are visions, but 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
Someday 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
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 its 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-de-da-da-do
La-da-da-da-da-de-da-do


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Rainbow Connection Lyrics as written by Paul Hamilton Williams Kenny Ascher

Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company

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    this is such a deep song that has been represented in a light-hearted fashion. for the muppets to do a song like this completely astounds me.

    this song, to me, is based about wanting more out of life and pondering over the magic that the rainbow possesses.

    NickName3on November 06, 2011   Link
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    cutest song ever!!!

    cherry_kiss14on December 10, 2006   Link

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