Rainbow River

D D/C# The rainbow river is a laughing stream e|-4-0 Down in a valley by a mountain that is pine tree tall D D/C# Bm The rainbow river has a small boy fishing with a worm e|-4-0 And a jam jar by the water_____fall D D/C# Don’t make a sound don’t disturb the ground D/C Bm7 The biggest fish you e__ver saw is around Bm D D/C# And the rainbow river gives a rainbow fish e|-4-0 As one small boy goes running proudly to his mother’s call D D/C# The stonebuilt farmhouse is a rough stone cottage e|-4-0 Hiding close against the hillside up a winding track D D/C# The stonebuilt farmhouse has a fair-haired farmer e|-4-0 Wearing wooden shoes and building up a new haystack D D/C# Run in the door stand on the stone floor D/C Bm7 The oven opens- there’s the biggest loaf you ever saw Bm D D/C# And the stonebuilt farmhouse gives a good warm welcome e|-4-0 As he sits down in his own chair with a Windsor back D D/C# The magpie meadow is a glowing evening colour e|-4-0 Sun is setting quietly and the boy is tired D D/C# The magpie meadow has a sparrow hawk who hovers e|-4-0 Hanging on the wind preying eagle eyed D D/C# Sit by the lantern watch as the years turn D/C Bm7 Slowly bringing truth for every child to learn Bm D D/C# And the magpie meadow darkens gently blue now e|-4-0 As the family sit their faces lit by ember fire