Look for the Rainbow - unplugged

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I posted a Coffee House version of this song in June of 2008. After I did I went back into it and redid some parts and took out others to make a clean acoustic version.

It's a song about hope and love and is also a Christian song, so for those who don't enjoy this kind of music I thought I'd warn you in advance.

As I recall, this was the first song I wrote way back in 1982 and since I love the way the new version came out I thought I'd post this one.

I hope you enjoy and are inspired by this simple song.

Ed

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Lyrics

Look for the Rainbow
By Edward C. Wemmerus Sr
Copyright (c) April 26, 1982
by Edward C. Wemmerus Sr
All rights reserved

Verse 1

When ever dark clouds fill your sky
And it rains the whole day through
When you feel you want to cry
Here's what to do

Chorus 1
Look for the Rainbow, Look for the Rainbow
And remember God's promises to you
In your life you will know sorrow
In your life you will know pain
But remember Jesus promised
That he would come again

Instrumental verse

Verse 2
When you're tempted into sin
And you hate the things your do
When you feel you've lost control
Here's what to do

Chorus 2
Look for the Rainbow, Look for the Rainbow
And remember God's promises to you
In your life you will know trouble
In your life your sure to fall
But remember Jesus loves us
And forgives us all

Tag and out:
Look for the Rainbow, Look for the Rainbow

And remember God's promises to you

Song Stats

Hits: 545
Comments: 34
Fans: 19
Plays: 49
Downloads: 25
Votes: 1
Uploaded: Jun 18, 2009 - 09:08:35 PM
Last Updated: Jun 18, 2009 - 11:59:51 PM Last Played: Oct 29, 2009 - 12:46:44 PM

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Song Actions

Keywords:

God (212), Jesus (102), dark (359), clouds (22), cry (26), rainbow (12), promises (2), life (168), sorrow (24), pain (72), sin (16), hate (48), control (21), loves (4), us (10)

Hardware:

Fender F35 acoustic guitar, iMac 2.0g intel, Tascam FW1804 interface, Electro-Voice ND257b mic

Software:

Logic Express 8

Comments

Ren-Tin-10	Ren-Tin-10 said 142 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	Great lyrics... ...and great delivery. Fav'd. Cheers, Jim (P.S.: The rainbow picture wasn't taken after last Friday's "big blow", was it?) Check out my latest song called Dasher's Blues

sloparts	sloparts said 142 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	Stock Photo, not after Fridays big blow Thanks for listening Jim. Glad you liked the song and the way I put it together. It's a very special song to me on a personal level because of where, how, and why I wrote it. Be well neighbor and be cool, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 142 days ago (June 18th, 2009)
	Oh, I like this... What a song from the heart with the trademark deep vocal of Ed. Perfect music background... and that chorus: Look for the Rainbow.... yeah, just keep remembering and holding on to his promises... wisdom that only the heart can grasp. thanks Ed... Check out my latest song called The Riverside (with Ed sloparts sitting in)

sloparts

sloparts said 142 days ago (June 18th, 2009)

Thank you Jack
I wrote this song while I was on a religious retreat back in 1982. It the first song I ever wrote and was very special for me. Over the years since then only a handful of people have ever heard it.

Now that it's posted here, maybe it will bring a certain peace and tranquillity to a few more people. I hope it does.

Thanks you for listening and for understanding Jack. God Bless you and yours,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

daibhre	daibhre said 141 days ago (June 19th, 2009)
	Thanks As the story goes, that's what the Rainbow's there for. Good song all around, sincere and unpretentious. Check out my latest song called Tell Me A Story

sloparts	sloparts said 141 days ago (June 19th, 2009)
	Thanks David Sometimes folks just need a little nudge to help them remember. Glad you liked it David and I thank you again for your kind words. Be well and be cool my friend, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Roxylee	Roxylee said 141 days ago (June 19th, 2009)
	Ahhh... A song of hope and encouragement. I love the chord progression in this, as well as the lyrics, playing, and your vocals. A real treat, Ed.:-) Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace

sloparts	sloparts said 141 days ago (June 19th, 2009)
	Thank you Roxylee I'm glad you liked the way it came out on this version. To me this one lets the song, and the Son shine, instead of the music being the focus of the song. Be well and be cool, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Relic67	Relic67 said 141 days ago (June 19th, 2009)
	great This is a great country-gospel song. It slightly reminded me a bit of one of my favourite country artists, Porter Wagoner. Really sweet mandolin solo too. Fantastic! Check out my latest song called Novis Libris

sloparts	sloparts said 141 days ago (June 19th, 2009)
	Thanks Alec Yeah, a Country Gospel song, I like that description. The fact that it reminds you of Porter Wagoner, is a nice thing to. Thanks for listening and for the kind words Alec, it means a lot to me, I'm glad you enjoyed the song. Be well my friend, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Bob Rodgers	Bob Rodgers said 141 days ago (June 19th, 2009)
	This is a lovely song, great singing Ed and a wonderful sound from your acoustic with some great playing. Love the chords and the arrangement, the mandolin solo is the icing on the cake for me...just perfect! Very much enjoyed! Bob Check out my latest song called In My Mind

sloparts	sloparts said 141 days ago (June 19th, 2009)
	Thank you Bob for the wonderful comments on the song, and for coming over to listen. I'm really please that you liked it. I did like the mandolin part myself, I thought it helped the character of the song, without taking away from the message. Take care my friend, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

davisamerica	davisamerica said 141 days ago (June 19th, 2009)
	Ed you wear your love like sunshine man. Thanks for a great moment here. Well performed my friend. Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

sloparts

sloparts said 141 days ago (June 19th, 2009)

the only thing you can do with love
is give it away my friend. You can't hoard it, save it, buy it, or steal it, so you might as well give it to someone who needs it more than you do. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, you also can't run out of it while you're giving it away.

Thanks my friend, I'm glad you liked this one and I appreciate that wonderful comment.

Be well David

Ed

Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

dajama	dajama said 141 days ago (June 19th, 2009)
	Very cool Love the vocal delivery and the guitar sounds really nice - crisp and clear. I don't remember the coffee house version (but I will go back and check it out!) but this version is lovely. YOu have the touch, my friend. Nicely done. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

sloparts	sloparts said 141 days ago (June 19th, 2009)
	This was a gift to me, which I'm passing on to you David. Thank you for the wonderful words my friend, they mean a lot to me. I'm glad you enjoyed this song. Be well and be cool my friend. Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 141 days ago (June 20th, 2009)
	Aloha - Live from... Arkansas? Smooth in a Marty Robbins or Elvis mode a la Love Me Tender. Sweet, tender. Mondo mando. And the studio work on this is Tupperware tight. While I remain a proud heathen, if I weren't I would bless ya all up for this one. It's all heart. Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

sloparts	sloparts said 141 days ago (June 20th, 2009)
	Thanks Bro I needed a little levyty tonight.... Smooth as a baby's A-- you say. that's a good thing I guess unless there's a rash going on or something. Glad you liked this one my friend, even though no conversion took place. Oh well, the world need "The Few, The Proud, The Heathens" too. ;-) Be cool Bro, talk to you later,'' Me Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 140 days ago (June 20th, 2009)
	Smooth and rich vocals. The mando was a nice touch and the acoustic drop down also added flavor. A fine acoustic tune with a whole lot of meaning. Great job Ed. You did it again man. Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

sloparts	sloparts said 140 days ago (June 20th, 2009)
	Thanks Russ The Mandolin was an afterthought, when I was trying to figure out the break. and it surprised me how well it works. Glad you liked the song and the way it came out Russ. Thanks again for listening and for the kind words my friend, Be well and be cool, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Diviner	Diviner said 139 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	Very nice Its the kind of thing I can imagine you and Feter singing together. Its a nice song that has been played really well. Perfect song for the moement since I'm listening on a nice Sunday afternoon. Check out my latest song called Space Program (Space Race 2009)

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sloparts said 139 days ago (June 21st, 2009)

Thanks Keith
I hadn't thought about it until you said it, but I can almost hear Feter singing this one with me. Maybe I'll ask him if he'd like to try it and see what happens. Good idea Keith, thanks.

And thanks again for listening and the kind words my friend, it is appreciated. Sunday is a good day for this song, but then again it might just give a little comfort on any day, depending on what's gong on in a person's life.

Be well and be cool Keith,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 139 days ago (June 21st, 2009)
	seeing rainbows wonderful tune Ed yeah, I hear a little Elvis in this.:-) guitars & vocals sound great. I also dug the short instrumental part and that 1,2,3, guitar on the right is a nice touch Check out my latest song called One Step Over The Line

sloparts

sloparts said 139 days ago (June 21st, 2009)

Thanks Vic
Yep, seeing Rainbows. That's why we have them is to see, and remember.

Glad you liked the song Vic, but Elvis ? I could see him doing this song, yes, but I'm sure it would be a lot better than anything I could do with it.

I will take the comments on the guitar and vocals thought, and thank you very much for those.

I finally did notice the little thump at the end of the song, and went into the tracks to fixed it for a later possible update. For now I think it's just fine. Kind of sounds like I bumped the mic right there at the end, while doing a live show, but that's not what it was.

Thanks again for listening Vic and for the kind words,

Be well and be cool my friend,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

peacepiano	peacepiano said 137 days ago (June 23rd, 2009)
	Familiar I remember the coffee house version of this. Very well done in the old country style. Your voice is perfect for this. Take Care Bill Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known

sloparts	sloparts said 137 days ago (June 23rd, 2009)
	Thanks Bill Yeah, I did the coffee house mix for that little event online, but I wanted to make a clean version to have for posterity. Glad you liked the new mix Bill. Thanks again for listening to this one, and for the very kind words on it, it is appreciated. Be well and be cool Bill, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

gail60	gail60 said 137 days ago (June 23rd, 2009)
	sweet song This is a touching song and I really enjoyed it. I love that mandolin and who in the world is doing that singing??? Hmmmm....sounds familiar for some odd reason. You know I never listen to "country"...lol Seriously, this is very good. I just can't help it! I Always enjoy your music Ed. Thanks for sharing it with us Check out my latest song called Sweet September

sloparts

sloparts said 135 days ago (June 25th, 2009)

Thank you Gail
It was written at a retreat I went to in 1982. It had a special impact on all of us there the first time I sang it. It took from then till now for me to get a decent recording of it, but I'm really glad I finally did.

Thanks agin for listening Gail and for the kind comments on it.

Be well and keep singing Gail, you have a wonderful voice that needs to be heard,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Sigmund	Sigmund said 137 days ago (June 23rd, 2009)
	Rainbow Ed - I really enjoy listening to your music. I am not a country fan but I really like your ol' country style - brings back fond memories of childhood for me. This one is just so smooth and mellow...and inpirational. It just feels good to listen to. Nice job Ed - thank you for sharing this with us. Check out my latest song called End of a Season

sloparts	sloparts said 135 days ago (June 25th, 2009)
	Thanks Sigmund I don't really consider this so much a Country song as I do an Inspirational song. I will say I am please with the way it came out, and also that you had a chance to hear it. I thank you again for listening, and for your very kind words my friend. Be well and be cool Sigmund, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 133 days ago (June 27th, 2009)
	Your voice is soothing Very nice acoustic piece. Great frequencies. I love the dynamic shifts with your guitar, and of course, the mandolin. Wonderfully peaceful lyrics... Check out my latest song called Capitalist's Drag

sloparts

sloparts said 133 days ago (June 27th, 2009)

Thanks Doug
That mandolin was an after thought. I was having a hard time figuring out what to do for the break, when I stumbled across that loop and tried it. It fit the bill perfectly to my ears, so I slice and diced it up until I had the feeling I wanted and called it good.

Glad you enjoyed the song Doug. Thanks gain for the kind words on it my friend. they are greatly appreciated.

Be well and be cool,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Jarvoid

Jarvoid said 132 days ago (June 28th, 2009)

Roger
Whittaker...it is,it is...greatsinging voice here ,well most places you sing really but you nail this...Do I detect a touch of mandolin?Just a little sprinkle of that instrument always makes a helluva lot of difference to a song.

Good one,as ever Jarvoid.

ps. living in a country as wet as this one it sometimes hard to avoid the flaming rainbows! 80)

Check out my latest song called Witches in Texas-'Hallowe'en Challenge 2009'

sloparts

sloparts said 132 days ago (June 28th, 2009)

"Flaming" Rainbows,
I think I get your drift on that one. Been a bit wet lately, have we ? ;-)

Thanks for the Roger Whittaker reference, although I don't see me being a threat to his domination of that particular genre any time soon. Still, it does feel good to hear it.

Glad you enjoyed the Mandolin as well as the rest of the song Chris. Thanks again for the kind words.

Be well and be cool my friend,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

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