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The Rainbow Connection

Kermit The Frog · Key of A · Medium

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The Rainbow Connection — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

About “The Rainbow Connection”

Free karaoke for "The Rainbow Connection" by Kermit The Frog: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 120 BPM.

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Lyrics
Lyrics

(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, 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 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.

Practice tip

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Questions about this song (11)
What key is "The Rainbow Connection" by Kermit The Frog played in?
The Rainbow Connection is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Rainbow Connection"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Rainbow Connection" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "The Rainbow Connection"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Rainbow Connection"?
"The Rainbow Connection" was originally performed by Kermit The Frog. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Rainbow Connection"?
This arrangement uses 26 chords: A, Am, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C#m7, Cm7, D, +18 more.
What other songs by Kermit The Frog can I play here?
Try "BEIN' GREEN", "The Rainbow Connection", "The Rainbow Connection". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Rainbow Connection" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Rainbow Connection" by Kermit The Frog. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Rainbow Connection" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Rainbow Connection" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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