Rainbow Blues

Through northern lights on back streets ---

I told the coachman, ``just drive me on,

It's the same old destination

But a different world to sing upon.''

So he threw back his head and he counted.

I jumped out about five to nine.

And i waved at the stage door-keeper ---

Said, ``mister, get me to the stage on time.''



Oh, but the rain wasn't made of water

And the snow didn't have a place in the sun

So i slipped behind a rainbow

And waited till the show had done.



I packed my ammunition.

Inside the crowd was shouting, ``encore'',

But i had a most funny feeling ---

It wasn't me they were shouting for.

So when the tall dark lady smiled at me

I said, ``oh, baby let us go for a ride.''

And we came upon two drinks or four

And popped them oh so neatly inside.



Oh, but the rain wasn't made of water

And the snow didn't have a place in the sun

So we slipped behind a rainbow

And lay there until we had done.



Let me pack you deep in my suitcase.

Oh, there's sure to be room for two ---

Or you can drive me to the airplane

But don't let me catch those rainbow blues.


more free lyrics