It starts when we're kids, a show-off in school;

Makin' faces at friends, you're a clown and a fool.

Doin' prat-falls and bird-calls and bad imitations;

Ignoring your homework, now that's dedication.

You work to the mirror, you're getting standing ovations.

You're burning with hope, you're building up steam.

What was once juvenilish is grown-up and stylish,

You're close to your dream.

Then somebody out there loves you,

Stands up and hollers for more;

You found a home at the Magic Store.



(groovy interlude)



The Rainbow Connection (reprise)



Why are there so many songs about rainbows?

That's part of what rainbows do.

Rainbows are memories, sweet dream reminders

What is it you'd like to do?

All of us watching, and wishing we'd find it;

I've noticed, you're watching too.

Someday you'll find it, the rainbow connection,

The lovers, the dreamers, and you.



(another groovy interlude)



Life's like a movie, write your own ending

Keep believing, keep pretending

We've done just what we set out to do.

Thanks to the lovers, the dreamers, and you.