Looking for info on a children's song about Rainbows

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We sang this when I was in Kindergarten. I've found a few online threads where other folks (usually school teachers) are seeking the same song, though with minor variations on the lyrics that I recall.

Here's what I remember (and yeah, it's not a good song. This is purely a nostalgia trip...)

"I woke up this morning, what did I see?
Way up in the sky?
I saw a pretty rainbow smiling down on me,
higher than the birds can fly..."

Ringing any bells?

There was also this xmas song about "beautiful bows..." but that's another thread.

Nate Carson, Monday, 1 October 2012 07:22 (eleven years ago) link

Ok two more...

"Bows, bows, beautiful bows
Red, green gold
Bows, bows, beautiful bows,
Blue, white bold

Each bow filled with beauty,
Each bow a delight
Bows, bows, beautiful bows,
Sparkling bright"

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And this frenetic inspiration children's tune:

"You can do it if you try,
You can even learn to fly,
You can do it if you try,
You can do it if you try.

Joan of Arc was very brave,
For her country she would save..."

Yadda yadda. Anyone?

Nate Carson, Monday, 1 October 2012 07:36 (eleven years ago) link

Am not sure about the first two, but I think the last one is "Carbonized Eyesockets" by Carcass.

Three Word Username, Monday, 1 October 2012 09:39 (eleven years ago) link

It's called "Color me a rainbow", written and recorded by Jerry Caspell. Er, that might be enough to find it. Good luck.

Rob M Revisited, Monday, 1 October 2012 16:39 (eleven years ago) link

A quick google of the title and Caspell brings up the lp on discogs.com and a few copies selling on ebay.

Rob M Revisited, Monday, 1 October 2012 16:45 (eleven years ago) link

I think that Caspell album is the wrong thing. I already chased that dead end...

Nate Carson, Tuesday, 2 October 2012 01:46 (eleven years ago) link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN2iClguUnk

thomasintrouble, Tuesday, 2 October 2012 07:53 (eleven years ago) link

two years pass...

Well it took me nearly 3 years to see this post, but HALLELUJAH!

It's still very odd that there is zero information about this song on the internet, but that is definitely the song I was seeking.

So big thanks to thomasintrouble

And here is a story I wrote about my long strange trip with this song. Enjoy!

https://www.facebook.com/notes/nathan-carson/you-can-be-a-rainbow-too-by-nathan-carson/10153221522572324?pnref=story

Nate Carson, Friday, 8 May 2015 02:28 (eight years ago) link


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