Like a Rainbow

Bob Chilcott (b. 1955)

Like a rainbow, like a rainbow.

Let my life be like a rainbow

whose colours teach us unity;

Let me follow the great circle, the roundness of power.

One with the moon and the sun,

and the ripple of the waters,

Following the way of honour,

a guide to the weak,

A rock of strength in my word that shall say no lie,

no lie nor deception.

Let my life be like a rainbow

whose colours teach us unity;

Let my life be like a rainbow, a rainbow!

Be kind, be kind, be brave, be humble as the earth,

and be as radiant as the sunlight!

Like a rainbow!

— Guaymi Dawn Song (adapted B. C.)

“Like a Rainbow” was performed by the Treble Choir of Houston under the direction of Marianna Parnas-Simpson and accompanied by pianist Andreea Muț at the Houston Chamber Choir’s concert “Circlesong” in the 2019-2020 season. This piece will be featured in the Chamber Choir’s upcoming album to be released by Signum Classics.