The Rainbow Connection

by Kermit The Frog

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(A)Why are there (F#m7)so man y would (Bm)songs a bout (D)rain (E)bows, and (A)what’s on (E)the (F#m7)oth (A)er (D)side?

(A)Rain bows are (E)vi sions, (F#m7)that, but (Bm7)on ly il (D)lu (E)sions, and (A)rain bows (E)have (F#m7)noth ing (A)to (D)hide.

(Dmaj7)So we’ve been told, and some choose to be lieve it.

and (G#m)I know they’re wrong; wait and see.

(Bm7)Some day we’ll (E)find (D)it, the (C#m7)rain bow con (E)nec (F#7)tion; the (Bm7)lov ers, the (E7sus)dream ers (E7)and (A)me.

(A)Who said that (F#m7)ev ’ry wish would (Bm)be heard and (D)an (E)swered when (A)wished on (E)the (F#m7)morn (A)ing (D)star?

(A)Some bod y (E)thought of (F#m7)that, and (Bm7)some one be (D)lieved (E)it; and (A)look what (E)it’s (F#m7)done ing (A)so (D)far.

(Dmaj7)What’s so a maz ing that keeps us star gaz ing, and (G#m)what do we think we might see?

(Bm7)Some day we’ll (E)find (D)it, the (C#m7)rain bow con (E)nec (F#7)tion; the (Bm7)lov ers, the (E7sus)dream ers (E7)and (A)me.

(A)me.

(E)All of us (F#m7)un der its (A)spell; we (D)know that it’s (A)prob a bly (D6)mag

(Eb6)ic.

(Bb)Have you been (F)half a (Gm7)sleep and (Cm7)have you heard (Eb)voic (F)es?

(Bb)I’ve heard (F)them (Gm7)call ing (Bb)my (Eb)name.

(Bb)Is this the (F)sweet sound that (Cm7)calls the young (Eb)sail (F)ors?

The (Bb)voice might (F)be (Gm7)one and the (Eb)same.

(Ebmaj7)I’ve heard it too man y times to ig nore it.

It’s (Am)some thing that I’m s’posed to be.

(Cm7)Some day we’ll (F)find (Eb)it, the (Dm7)rain bow con (F)nec (G7)tion; the (Cm7)lov ers, the (F7sus)dream ers (F7)and (Bb)me.

(F)La da da (Gm7)dee da da (Bb)do la (Eb)la da (Eb)da (Fsus)da de (F7)da (Bb)do.

The Rainbow Connection by Kermit The Frog — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Rainbow Connection” by Kermit The Frog in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Rainbow Connection" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The Rainbow Connection"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.