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#112 A BRIDGE IN THE SKY (The Rainbow)

by Peter Kearney

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"I set my rainbow in the clouds and it shall be a sign of the Covenant between me and the Earth." (Genesis 9: 12-17).

A BRIDGE IN THE SKY
(The Rainbow)
The rainbow is a bridge in the sky,
From Heaven to Earth, a bridge in the sky.
A sign of hope for the people on Earth,
A sign that shows how much we are worth.

Over this troubled world there soars the ribbon of light.
After the storm there comes the peaceful ribbon of light.
See the rainbow in the sky. See the rainbow in the sky.
See the rainbow in the sky. See the rainbow in the sky.

Interlude

The rainbow is a bridge in the sky,
From Heaven to Earth, a bridge in the sky.
A sign of hope for the people on Earth,
A sign that shows how much we are worth.

Some say that a pot of gold is found at the end of that beam.
But no one can catch or hold that shining river of dreams.
See the rainbow in the sky. See the rainbow in the sky.
See the rainbow in the sky. See the rainbow in the sky.

Interlude

The rainbow is a bridge in the sky,
From Heaven to Earth, a bridge in the sky.
A sign of hope for the people on Earth,
A sign that shows how much we are worth.

Red, yellow and orange and green and every shade of blue:
Out of nowhere can be seen this amazing magical view!
See the rainbow in the sky. See the rainbow in the sky.
See the rainbow in the sky. See the rainbow in the sky.

Interlude

The rainbow is a bridge in the sky,
From Heaven to Earth, a bridge in the sky.
A sign of hope for the people on Earth,
A sign that shows how much we are.

Words & music by Peter Kearney
from the ‘All The World Is Sacred’ album.

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BACKGROUND:
This song arose out of a conversation with teachers in the staffroom of a Catholic Primary School on the north-coast of New South Wales (Australia). I had asked what they found was the favourite symbolic-image for children. The answer came back quite decisively: The Rainbow.

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released May 12, 2023
PHOTO IN TRACK-IMAGE:
My wife Madge O'Brien, beneath a double rainbow over Hallstätter See, Austria.

RELATED RESOURCES:
Available through Peter Kearney's Online Store:
1. CD-AUDIO: The cd for the whole album 'All the World is Sacred' (16 songs, mainly for children) is available here: peterkearneysongs.com.au/product/356138
2. CD-ROM: The music book for the whole album 'All the World is Sacred' (16 songs) is out of print. However, the 'book' it is still available as a cd-rom containing pdf scans of all pages & cover. Available here: peterkearneysongs.com.au/product/553820
3. PDF MUSIC for A Bridge in the Sky (The Rainbow): peterkearneysongs.com.au/product/900317

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THE RECORDING
Arranged and produced by Peter Kearney.
Recorded 1996 at the Little Portion Studio, Welby, NSW

SINGERS: Children from St. Paul's School, Moss Vale NSW.
Claire Parkhill and Peter Kearney.
Child solo vocal at end: Sara Lucre

INSTRUMENTS: All instruments played by Peter Kearney

COPYRIGHT © 1996 Peter Kearney.
This song is registered with One License, APRA and AMCOS.
Church and school licences through 'One License'.
E: info@onelicense.net

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Peter Kearney Mittagong, Australia

Peter Kearney is an Australian songwriter and singer. His early folk-hymns 'Fill My House' & 'The Beatitudes' are internationally known. He has written many other songs of justice and peace, songs for children, and a musical-narrative on St. Francis of Assisi. His published recordings include 153 original songs.

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