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Ring of the rainbow

from A9 by Alex MacDonald

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I was flying over the Minch. I was going through one of the hardest times of my life. Out the window I suddenly saw a Brocken Spectre - the sun cast a shadow of the plane on the cloud below and it was surrounded by a circular rainbow. I knew there was an invisible protection around me and that God's promises still held true.

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RING OF THE RAINBOW

Following the sun on the wing of a storm
Flying into darkness fragile in form
They want to hurt me, they want to drag me down
They'd like to see me fall they'd like to see me drown

But I'm in the ring of the rainbow, the shadow of the cloud
I'm in the ring of the rainbow, the shadow of the cloud

Standing on the rocks where the ocean crashes down
Rolling like thunder when the lightning flashes round
They destroy my reputation, vilify my name
They'd turn everyone against me, say that I'm to blame

But I'm in the ring of the rainbow, the shadow of the cloud
I'm in the ring of the rainbow, the shadow of the cloud

At the end of the sea, islands standing clear
The burning setting sun draws away my fear
Cause they're closing in around me, trying to hold me back
They'd like to see me bend, they'd like to see me crack

But I'm in the ring of the rainbow, the shadow of the cloud
I'm in the ring of the rainbow, the shadow of the cloud

In a valley by the sea I saw the plague of death
Swollen blinded eyes, choking every breath
It came across the water, no island keeps it out
Decay and desolation, bringing fear and doubt

But I'm in the ring of the rainbow, the shadow of the cloud
I'm in the ring of the rainbow, the shadow of the cloud

(c) Alex J MacDonald

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from A9, released November 16, 2012
Alex MacDonald: vocals, guitar
Doug MacDonald: bass guitar
Rob MacDonald: drums
Cailean Morison: organ

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Alex MacDonald Edinburgh, UK

Grew up in Kildonan Strath, Sutherland, where I loved the psalms and hymns and the old folk songs my father had learned from his drover grand uncle.Went on to Cash, the Clancys and Corries, Tom Paxton and Dylan. Started playing guitar and writing songs in my teens, but only started recording this century with my rock band sons! Either solo or with my band, I've played all over Scotland. ... more

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