Kermit the FrogBeginnerKey of G5 Chords3 min readUpdated
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Key
G
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
GCGC
Why are there so many songs about rainbows
GCD
And what’s on the other side?
GCGC
Rainbows are visions but only illusions
GCD
And rainbows have nothing to hide
Chorus
EmAmDG
So we’ve been told and some choose to believe it
CAmD
I know they’re wrong, wait and see
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCGD
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Verse 2
GCGC
Who said that every wish would be heard and answered
GCD
When wished on the morning star?
GCGC
Somebody thought of that and someone believed it
GCD
Look what it’s done so far
Chorus
EmAmDG
What’s so amazing that keeps us stargazing
CAmD
And what do we think we might see?
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCGD
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Bridge
AmDG
All of us under its spell
AmDGD
We know that it’s probably magic
Verse 3
GCGC
Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?
GCD
I’ve heard them calling my name
GCGC
Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?
GCD
The voice might be one and the same
Chorus
EmAmDG
I’ve heard it too many times to ignore it
CAmD
It’s something that I’m supposed to be
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCG
The lovers, the dreamers and me
CAmD
La da da dee da da doo
GCG
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Rainbow Connection"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "Rainbow Connection" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Rainbow Connection" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Rainbow Connection"?
It was written by Paul Williams, Kenneth Ascher, and released in 1979.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
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)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with childlike wonder and warmth. This song is gentle and dreamy — fingerpicking works beautifully here.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GCGC
Why are there so many songs about rainbows
GCD
And what’s on the other side?
GCGC
Rainbows are visions but only illusions
GCD
And rainbows have nothing to hide
Chorus
EmAmDG
So we’ve been told and some choose to believe it
CAmD
I know they’re wrong, wait and see
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCGD
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Verse 2
GCGC
Who said that every wish would be heard and answered
GCD
When wished on the morning star?
GCGC
Somebody thought of that and someone believed it
GCD
Look what it’s done so far
Chorus
EmAmDG
What’s so amazing that keeps us stargazing
CAmD
And what do we think we might see?
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCGD
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Bridge
AmDG
All of us under its spell
AmDGD
We know that it’s probably magic
Verse 3
GCGC
Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?
GCD
I’ve heard them calling my name
GCGC
Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?
GCD
The voice might be one and the same
Chorus
EmAmDG
I’ve heard it too many times to ignore it
CAmD
It’s something that I’m supposed to be
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCG
The lovers, the dreamers and me
CAmD
La da da dee da da doo
GCG
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Rainbow Connection"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "Rainbow Connection" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Rainbow Connection" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Rainbow Connection"?
It was written by Paul Williams, Kenneth Ascher, and released in 1979.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
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)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with childlike wonder and warmth. This song is gentle and dreamy — fingerpicking works beautifully here.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GCGC
Why are there so many songs about rainbows
GCD
And what’s on the other side?
GCGC
Rainbows are visions but only illusions
GCD
And rainbows have nothing to hide
Chorus
EmAmDG
So we’ve been told and some choose to believe it
CAmD
I know they’re wrong, wait and see
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCGD
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Verse 2
GCGC
Who said that every wish would be heard and answered
GCD
When wished on the morning star?
GCGC
Somebody thought of that and someone believed it
GCD
Look what it’s done so far
Chorus
EmAmDG
What’s so amazing that keeps us stargazing
CAmD
And what do we think we might see?
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCGD
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Bridge
AmDG
All of us under its spell
AmDGD
We know that it’s probably magic
Verse 3
GCGC
Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?
GCD
I’ve heard them calling my name
GCGC
Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?
GCD
The voice might be one and the same
Chorus
EmAmDG
I’ve heard it too many times to ignore it
CAmD
It’s something that I’m supposed to be
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCG
The lovers, the dreamers and me
CAmD
La da da dee da da doo
GCG
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Rainbow Connection"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "Rainbow Connection" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Rainbow Connection" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Rainbow Connection"?
It was written by Paul Williams, Kenneth Ascher, and released in 1979.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
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)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with childlike wonder and warmth. This song is gentle and dreamy — fingerpicking works beautifully here.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GCGC
Why are there so many songs about rainbows
GCD
And what’s on the other side?
GCGC
Rainbows are visions but only illusions
GCD
And rainbows have nothing to hide
Chorus
EmAmDG
So we’ve been told and some choose to believe it
CAmD
I know they’re wrong, wait and see
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCGD
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Verse 2
GCGC
Who said that every wish would be heard and answered
GCD
When wished on the morning star?
GCGC
Somebody thought of that and someone believed it
GCD
Look what it’s done so far
Chorus
EmAmDG
What’s so amazing that keeps us stargazing
CAmD
And what do we think we might see?
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCGD
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Bridge
AmDG
All of us under its spell
AmDGD
We know that it’s probably magic
Verse 3
GCGC
Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?
GCD
I’ve heard them calling my name
GCGC
Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?
GCD
The voice might be one and the same
Chorus
EmAmDG
I’ve heard it too many times to ignore it
CAmD
It’s something that I’m supposed to be
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCG
The lovers, the dreamers and me
CAmD
La da da dee da da doo
GCG
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Rainbow Connection"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "Rainbow Connection" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Rainbow Connection" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Rainbow Connection"?
It was written by Paul Williams, Kenneth Ascher, and released in 1979.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
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)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with childlike wonder and warmth. This song is gentle and dreamy — fingerpicking works beautifully here.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GCGC
Why are there so many songs about rainbows
GCD
And what’s on the other side?
GCGC
Rainbows are visions but only illusions
GCD
And rainbows have nothing to hide
Chorus
EmAmDG
So we’ve been told and some choose to believe it
CAmD
I know they’re wrong, wait and see
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCGD
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Verse 2
GCGC
Who said that every wish would be heard and answered
GCD
When wished on the morning star?
GCGC
Somebody thought of that and someone believed it
GCD
Look what it’s done so far
Chorus
EmAmDG
What’s so amazing that keeps us stargazing
CAmD
And what do we think we might see?
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCGD
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Bridge
AmDG
All of us under its spell
AmDGD
We know that it’s probably magic
Verse 3
GCGC
Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?
GCD
I’ve heard them calling my name
GCGC
Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?
GCD
The voice might be one and the same
Chorus
EmAmDG
I’ve heard it too many times to ignore it
CAmD
It’s something that I’m supposed to be
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCG
The lovers, the dreamers and me
CAmD
La da da dee da da doo
GCG
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Rainbow Connection"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "Rainbow Connection" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Rainbow Connection" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Rainbow Connection"?
It was written by Paul Williams, Kenneth Ascher, and released in 1979.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
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)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with childlike wonder and warmth. This song is gentle and dreamy — fingerpicking works beautifully here.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GCGC
Why are there so many songs about rainbows
GCD
And what’s on the other side?
GCGC
Rainbows are visions but only illusions
GCD
And rainbows have nothing to hide
Chorus
EmAmDG
So we’ve been told and some choose to believe it
CAmD
I know they’re wrong, wait and see
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCGD
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Verse 2
GCGC
Who said that every wish would be heard and answered
GCD
When wished on the morning star?
GCGC
Somebody thought of that and someone believed it
GCD
Look what it’s done so far
Chorus
EmAmDG
What’s so amazing that keeps us stargazing
CAmD
And what do we think we might see?
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCGD
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Bridge
AmDG
All of us under its spell
AmDGD
We know that it’s probably magic
Verse 3
GCGC
Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?
GCD
I’ve heard them calling my name
GCGC
Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?
GCD
The voice might be one and the same
Chorus
EmAmDG
I’ve heard it too many times to ignore it
CAmD
It’s something that I’m supposed to be
GCAmD
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection
GCG
The lovers, the dreamers and me
CAmD
La da da dee da da doo
GCG
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Rainbow Connection"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "Rainbow Connection" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Rainbow Connection" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Rainbow Connection"?
It was written by Paul Williams, Kenneth Ascher, and released in 1979.