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Rainbow Connection Chords

Kermit the Frog Beginner Key of G 5 Chords 3 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Rainbow Connection Chords – Guitar

Kermit the Frog’s whimsical and beloved song from The Muppet Movie. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Folk Waltz (3/4 Time)

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Tip: Play with childlike wonder and warmth. This song is gentle and dreamy — fingerpicking works beautifully here.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

Why are there so many songs about rainbows

G C D

And what’s on the other side?

G C G C

Rainbows are visions but only illusions

G C D

And rainbows have nothing to hide

Chorus

Em Am D G

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

C Am D

I know they’re wrong, wait and see

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G D

The lovers, the dreamers and me

Verse 2

G C G C

Who said that every wish would be heard and answered

G C D

When wished on the morning star?

G C G C

Somebody thought of that and someone believed it

G C D

Look what it’s done so far

Chorus

Em Am D G

What’s so amazing that keeps us stargazing

C Am D

And what do we think we might see?

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G D

The lovers, the dreamers and me

Bridge

Am D G

All of us under its spell

Am D G D

We know that it’s probably magic

Verse 3

G C G C

Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?

G C D

I’ve heard them calling my name

G C G C

Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?

G C D

The voice might be one and the same

Chorus

Em Am D G

I’ve heard it too many times to ignore it

C Am D

It’s something that I’m supposed to be

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G

The lovers, the dreamers and me

C Am D

La da da dee da da doo

G C G

La la da da da de da doo

Practice tip: The G-C pattern in the verses makes this very accessible for beginners. The chorus adds Em, Am, and D. A beautiful song that’s fun and easy to play.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Rainbow Connection Chords – Ukulele

Kermit the Frog’s whimsical and beloved song from The Muppet Movie. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Folk Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with childlike wonder and warmth. This song is gentle and dreamy — fingerpicking works beautifully here.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

Why are there so many songs about rainbows

G C D

And what’s on the other side?

G C G C

Rainbows are visions but only illusions

G C D

And rainbows have nothing to hide

Chorus

Em Am D G

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

C Am D

I know they’re wrong, wait and see

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G D

The lovers, the dreamers and me

Verse 2

G C G C

Who said that every wish would be heard and answered

G C D

When wished on the morning star?

G C G C

Somebody thought of that and someone believed it

G C D

Look what it’s done so far

Chorus

Em Am D G

What’s so amazing that keeps us stargazing

C Am D

And what do we think we might see?

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G D

The lovers, the dreamers and me

Bridge

Am D G

All of us under its spell

Am D G D

We know that it’s probably magic

Verse 3

G C G C

Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?

G C D

I’ve heard them calling my name

G C G C

Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?

G C D

The voice might be one and the same

Chorus

Em Am D G

I’ve heard it too many times to ignore it

C Am D

It’s something that I’m supposed to be

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G

The lovers, the dreamers and me

C Am D

La da da dee da da doo

G C G

La la da da da de da doo

Practice tip: The G-C pattern in the verses makes this very accessible for beginners. The chorus adds Em, Am, and D. A beautiful song that’s fun and easy to play.

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Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Rainbow Connection Chords – Piano

Kermit the Frog’s whimsical and beloved song from The Muppet Movie. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Folk Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with childlike wonder and warmth. This song is gentle and dreamy — fingerpicking works beautifully here.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

Why are there so many songs about rainbows

G C D

And what’s on the other side?

G C G C

Rainbows are visions but only illusions

G C D

And rainbows have nothing to hide

Chorus

Em Am D G

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

C Am D

I know they’re wrong, wait and see

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G D

The lovers, the dreamers and me

Verse 2

G C G C

Who said that every wish would be heard and answered

G C D

When wished on the morning star?

G C G C

Somebody thought of that and someone believed it

G C D

Look what it’s done so far

Chorus

Em Am D G

What’s so amazing that keeps us stargazing

C Am D

And what do we think we might see?

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G D

The lovers, the dreamers and me

Bridge

Am D G

All of us under its spell

Am D G D

We know that it’s probably magic

Verse 3

G C G C

Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?

G C D

I’ve heard them calling my name

G C G C

Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?

G C D

The voice might be one and the same

Chorus

Em Am D G

I’ve heard it too many times to ignore it

C Am D

It’s something that I’m supposed to be

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G

The lovers, the dreamers and me

C Am D

La da da dee da da doo

G C G

La la da da da de da doo

Practice tip: The G-C pattern in the verses makes this very accessible for beginners. The chorus adds Em, Am, and D. A beautiful song that’s fun and easy to play.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Rainbow Connection Chords – Banjo

Kermit the Frog’s whimsical and beloved song from The Muppet Movie. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Folk Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with childlike wonder and warmth. This song is gentle and dreamy — fingerpicking works beautifully here.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

Why are there so many songs about rainbows

G C D

And what’s on the other side?

G C G C

Rainbows are visions but only illusions

G C D

And rainbows have nothing to hide

Chorus

Em Am D G

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

C Am D

I know they’re wrong, wait and see

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G D

The lovers, the dreamers and me

Verse 2

G C G C

Who said that every wish would be heard and answered

G C D

When wished on the morning star?

G C G C

Somebody thought of that and someone believed it

G C D

Look what it’s done so far

Chorus

Em Am D G

What’s so amazing that keeps us stargazing

C Am D

And what do we think we might see?

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G D

The lovers, the dreamers and me

Bridge

Am D G

All of us under its spell

Am D G D

We know that it’s probably magic

Verse 3

G C G C

Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?

G C D

I’ve heard them calling my name

G C G C

Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?

G C D

The voice might be one and the same

Chorus

Em Am D G

I’ve heard it too many times to ignore it

C Am D

It’s something that I’m supposed to be

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G

The lovers, the dreamers and me

C Am D

La da da dee da da doo

G C G

La la da da da de da doo

Practice tip: The G-C pattern in the verses makes this very accessible for beginners. The chorus adds Em, Am, and D. A beautiful song that’s fun and easy to play.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Rainbow Connection Chords – Mandolin

Kermit the Frog’s whimsical and beloved song from The Muppet Movie. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Folk Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with childlike wonder and warmth. This song is gentle and dreamy — fingerpicking works beautifully here.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

Why are there so many songs about rainbows

G C D

And what’s on the other side?

G C G C

Rainbows are visions but only illusions

G C D

And rainbows have nothing to hide

Chorus

Em Am D G

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

C Am D

I know they’re wrong, wait and see

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G D

The lovers, the dreamers and me

Verse 2

G C G C

Who said that every wish would be heard and answered

G C D

When wished on the morning star?

G C G C

Somebody thought of that and someone believed it

G C D

Look what it’s done so far

Chorus

Em Am D G

What’s so amazing that keeps us stargazing

C Am D

And what do we think we might see?

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G D

The lovers, the dreamers and me

Bridge

Am D G

All of us under its spell

Am D G D

We know that it’s probably magic

Verse 3

G C G C

Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?

G C D

I’ve heard them calling my name

G C G C

Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?

G C D

The voice might be one and the same

Chorus

Em Am D G

I’ve heard it too many times to ignore it

C Am D

It’s something that I’m supposed to be

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G

The lovers, the dreamers and me

C Am D

La da da dee da da doo

G C G

La la da da da de da doo

Practice tip: The G-C pattern in the verses makes this very accessible for beginners. The chorus adds Em, Am, and D. A beautiful song that’s fun and easy to play.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Rainbow Connection Chords – Harmonica

Kermit the Frog’s whimsical and beloved song from The Muppet Movie. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Folk Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with childlike wonder and warmth. This song is gentle and dreamy — fingerpicking works beautifully here.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

Why are there so many songs about rainbows

G C D

And what’s on the other side?

G C G C

Rainbows are visions but only illusions

G C D

And rainbows have nothing to hide

Chorus

Em Am D G

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

C Am D

I know they’re wrong, wait and see

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G D

The lovers, the dreamers and me

Verse 2

G C G C

Who said that every wish would be heard and answered

G C D

When wished on the morning star?

G C G C

Somebody thought of that and someone believed it

G C D

Look what it’s done so far

Chorus

Em Am D G

What’s so amazing that keeps us stargazing

C Am D

And what do we think we might see?

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G D

The lovers, the dreamers and me

Bridge

Am D G

All of us under its spell

Am D G D

We know that it’s probably magic

Verse 3

G C G C

Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?

G C D

I’ve heard them calling my name

G C G C

Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?

G C D

The voice might be one and the same

Chorus

Em Am D G

I’ve heard it too many times to ignore it

C Am D

It’s something that I’m supposed to be

G C Am D

Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection

G C G

The lovers, the dreamers and me

C Am D

La da da dee da da doo

G C G

La la da da da de da doo

Practice tip: The G-C pattern in the verses makes this very accessible for beginners. The chorus adds Em, Am, and D. A beautiful song that’s fun and easy to play.