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Lyr Req: A Rainbow Made of Children (Lynn Baker)
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Subject: Rainbow Made of Children lyrics/artist? From: jgable@imsa.edu Date: 27 Apr 98 - 10:43 PM I'm looking for lyrics and the artist of a song I learned at YMCA camp at about age 8... As best I remember, the song was called Rainbow Made of Children. I remember most of the lyrics but have no idea who the artist is. Chorus: We're a rainbow made of children, We're an army singing a song. There's no weapons that can stop us. Rainbow love is much too strong. Anyone who knows the origin or artist please let me know. Thanks. |
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Subject: RE: Rainbow Made of Children lyrics/artist? From: GUEST Date: 05 Feb 06 - 03:10 PM that song "a rainbow made of children" is in the movie "Billy Jack" but i don't know if that is the origin. |
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Subject: RE: Rainbow Made of Children lyrics/artist? From: GUEST Date: 05 Feb 06 - 04:08 PM Another one I enjoyed was Rainbow Made of Children. My brother and I learned it at a YMCA camp, and dearly loved it, and sang it together for many years after. Based on the lyrics, I suspect it was a 60's/70's hippie song, or at least had verses added then. [chorus] We're a rainbow Made of children We're an army singing songs Ain't no weapon That can harm us Rainbow love is much too strong I was born in Alabama, Saying Yes Sir to the man. When I found it got me nowhere, I will never say it again. [chorus] I was taught that Black was evil I was taught that white was good But in a rainbow made of children, Every color's understood. [chorus] Old man Posey took his rifle, Defending Mom and apple pie. When I handed him a flower, He just stopped and asked me why. [chorus] We're a rainbow Made of children We're an army singing songs Ain't no weapon That can harm us Rainbow love is much too strong |
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Subject: RE: Rainbow Made of Children lyrics/artist? From: GUEST Date: 05 Feb 06 - 04:09 PM Post Comment or skywind8.livejournal.com/77806.html?mode=reply |
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Subject: RE: Rainbow Made of Children lyrics/artist? From: Jim Dixon Date: 10 Feb 06 - 12:28 AM Would you believe there's a web site called billyjack.com? It looks interesting. The owners, Delores Taylor and Tom Laughlin, are political activists. Click here for an ad for a CD called "The Music of Billy Jack" which contains RAINBOW MADE OF CHILDREN. It says it was written and performed by Lynn Baker. |
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Subject: RE: Rainbow Made of Children lyrics/artist? From: GUEST,Helpful girl scout Date: 11 Feb 06 - 02:48 PM the first verse is old man passen took his rifle defending ma and apple pie when i offered him a flower, he just stood there and asked me why? *chorus* then... i was born in mississippi saying yes sir to all the men then i found that it got me no where and i never said it again *chorus* I was taught that black was evil i was taught that white was good but when yo become a rainbow all the colors are understood *chorus* my great grandma was a princess my great granda was a cheif thanks to those of our white neighbors both my folks are on relief *chorus* many different types of people standing ready hand in hand and when we become a rainbow may there be peace throughout the land *chorus x2 fading out softly* |
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Subject: Lyr Add: Rainbow Made of Children From: GUEST,counselor at ymca mystic lake camp Date: 01 Apr 09 - 08:52 PM We're a rainbow made of children We're an army singin a song There's no weapons that can stop us Rainbow love is just to strong I was raised in mississippi Sayin yes sir to all the men But when i found that it got me no where I'll never say it again We're a rainbow made of children We're an army singin a song There's no weapons that can stop us Rainbow love is just to strong I was taught that black was evil I was taught that white was good But when you become a rainbow All the colors are understood We're a rainbow made of children We're an army singin a song There's no weapons that can stop us Rainbow love is just to strong We are gathered here at mystic Joining hands to make a star When we leave here the song continues With a rainbow in our hearts We're a rainbow made of children We're an army singin a song There's no weapons that can stop us Rainbow love is just to strong |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Rainbow Made of Children From: katlaughing Date: 01 Apr 09 - 10:01 PM Thanks, camp counselor! I hadn't realised these lyrics were not posted. Love this song! |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Rainbow Made of Children From: GUEST,billy jack fan Date: 17 Jun 09 - 02:09 PM it's "Big man POSNER" |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Rainbow Made of Children From: GUEST,Guest from a camp Date: 11 Jul 09 - 02:07 PM were a rainbow made of children were an army just singing a song there are no weopons that can harm us <<<<< i was raised in alabama sayin yes sir to all the men than i found that it got me nowhere and i'll never say it again (Chorus) i was taught that black was evil i was taught that white was good but in a rainbow made of children every color is understood (Chorus) old man passen took his rifle defendin ma and apple pie when i offerd him a flower he just stopped and began to cry (Chorus)X2 im not sure of the last verse or the order of the verses |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Rainbow Made of Children From: Peace Date: 11 Jul 09 - 07:53 PM Rainbow Made of Children To the tune of folksong 'May the Circle be Unbroken' Reply Chorus: Reply We're a rainbow made of children Reply We're an army just singing our song Reply There's no weapons that can stop us Reply Rainbow love is much too strong Reply I was raised in Mississippi Reply Saying yes sir to all the men Reply But i found that it got me nowhere Reply So I'll never say it again Reply Chorus Reply I was taught that black was evil Reply I was taught that white was good Reply But when we become a rainbow Reply All the colors are understood Reply Chorus Reply Now the rainbow made of children Reply Working together hand in hand Reply At the end of every rainbow Reply There is peace throughout the land Reply Chorus |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Rainbow Made of Children (Lynn Baker) From: GUEST,someone Date: 02 Dec 09 - 07:52 PM i remember mystic that was one of my fav songs it isnt a hippie song |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Rainbow Made of Children (Lynn Baker) From: GUEST,Counselor Otter Date: 16 May 10 - 10:35 PM We sang this at a Girl Scout camp in Western NY in the 90's. It was as old as we could remember, and had been passed down. We never used the more political verses, although I imagine this -is- an old hippy/protest song at its roots. We sang the following three verses (see above comments for full text - a few words were changed but the meaning was the same): I was raised in Mississippi, I was taught that black was evil, Now the rainbow's all one color. I loved this song when I was at camp, and we called it Rainbow Love, although I had never been able to find it under that name except in a co-counselor's online songbook. Does anyone have further information on Lynn Baker? |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Rainbow Made of Children (Lynn Baker) From: GUEST Date: 16 Aug 10 - 01:09 PM This song is actually from the 70s movie 'Billy Jack'. Big Man Posner was the villian. |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Rainbow Made of Children (Lynn Baker) From: GUEST Date: 09 Nov 10 - 07:28 PM Gosh, this makes me feel old. Yes, it was the 70's. The song "One Tin Soldier" was from "Billy Jack" also. Check it out! |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Rainbow Made of Children (Lynn Baker) From: GUEST,KITTYKAT Date: 07 Jan 12 - 08:14 PM This song was in the movie billy jack it was written and sung by Lynn Baker and it's big man posner took his rifle well..... bye |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Rainbow Made of Children (Lynn Baker) From: GUEST Date: 22 Apr 12 - 10:36 PM We're a Rainbow Made of children We're an army Just singin our song There's no weapons That can stop us Rainbow love is Much to strong I was born in, Mississippi Saying yes sir to all the men But I found that it got me nowhere So I'll never say it again We're a rainbow made of children We're an army just singin our song Theres no weapons that can stop us Rainbow love is much to strong I was taught that black was evil I was taught that white was good But when you become a rainbow All the colors are understood We're a rainbow made of children We're an army just singin our song Theres no weapons that can stop us Rainbow love is much to strong I'm a girl scout with many sisters There are girl guides all over the world We have fun and lost of laughter Come and join us anytime We're a rainbow made of children We're an army just singin our song Theres no weapons that can stop us Rainbow love is much to strong Rainbow love it much to strong I love Girl Scout Camp and this is one of my faveorite songs |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Rainbow Made of Children (Lynn Baker) From: GUEST Date: 15 Nov 15 - 02:10 AM Man i was there when all this racism,politcal,n womens lib was full scale man. It was songs like that,that got me throug, and got this generation alot smarter and accepting peoples differences with open arms and hearts. Im glad i helped this generation to be proud to speak of who they are. peace ✌ |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Rainbow Made of Children (Lynn Baker) From: GUEST Date: 14 May 16 - 09:26 AM my ol grandma was a princess and my grandpa was a chief but because of my white neighbors both my parents are on relief |
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Subject: Lyr Add: A RAINBOW MADE OF CHILDREN (Lynn Baker) From: Jim Dixon Date: 15 May 16 - 06:38 PM I verified the lyrics below by listening carefully to the actual scene from the movie "Billy Jack" which I saw at YouTube: [Tune: "Can the Circle Be Unbroken."] 1. We're a rainbow – made of children. We're an army – singin' songs. There's(?) no weapons – that can stop us. Rainbow love is – much too strong. 2. Big man Posner – took his rifle, Defendin' mom – and apple pie. So I offered – him a flower. He just stood – and asked me why. 3. My old grandma – was a princess, And my granddad – was a chief. Thanks to those of – our white neighbors, Both my folks – are on relief. 4. I was raised in – Mississippi, Sayin' "Yes, sir" – to the man, But I found it – got me nowhere, So I won't – say it again. [IMDb.com says "A Rainbow Made of Children" is sung by Lynn Baker. I assume she is the one who sings verses 1 and 2, but verses 3 and 4 are sung by two other women. Starting with verse 3, it is sung in call-and-response fashion, with a crowd doing the responses, e.g. "My old grandma (my old grandma) was a princess (was a princess)" etc. After verse 4, the song is sung in the background behind dialog, and at that point it becomes very difficult to understand, so I did not attempt to transcribe any further. Verse 3 line 3 doesn't make grammatical sense to me, but that's how I hear it.] |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: A Rainbow Made of Children (Lynn Baker) From: GUEST Date: 26 Apr 17 - 03:23 AM Lynn Baker arranged the lyrics for The scene in the Freedom School's meeting Hall . Which she stands up saying Oh to Hell with this gets onstage and begins to lead all of the kids singing the song . It's an Iconic song in the Movie Billy Jack |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: A Rainbow Made of Children (Lynn Baker) From: GUEST,Guest Date: 25 Jul 19 - 08:09 AM We’re a rainbow, made of children, We’re an army, just singin our song, There’s no weapons, that can stop us, Rainbow love is, much too strong. I was born is, Mississippi, Saying ‘yes sir’, to every man, But I found that, it got me nowhere, So I never, did it again. We’re a rainbow, made of children, We’re an army, just singin our song, There’s no weapons, that can stop us, Rainbow love is, much too strong. I was taught that, black was evil, I was taught that, white was good, But when you be-, -come a rainbow, All the colors, are understood. We’re a rainbow, made of children, We’re an army, just singin our song, There’s no weapons, that can stop us, Rainbow love is, much too strong. My grandmother, was a princess, My grandfather, was a chief, Thanks to those of, our white neighbors, Both my folks are, on relief. We’re a rainbow, made of children, We’re an army, just singin our song, There’s no weapons, that can stop us, Rainbow love is, much too strong. Rainbow love is, much too strong. Commas mean pauses in song. This is how we learned it at Girl Scout camp and I will never forget it. |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: A Rainbow Made of Children (Lynn Baker) From: GUEST,Guest Date: 25 Jul 19 - 08:11 AM Oh, haha I’m 20 years too late. |
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