There’s a Rainbow ‘Round My Shoulder

From the film “The Singing Fool”, 1928
Words and music by Al Jolson, Billy Rose and Dave Dreyer

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The sheet music:

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Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:

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Lyrics

1. I’m happy, so happy, walking on air
   The why and the wherefore is someone I care for
   I’m yelling, I’m telling folks everywhere
   I know that she loves me, so what do I care

Chorus
There’s a rainbow ’round my shoulder
And a sky of blue above
Oh, the sun shines bright, the world’s all right
‘Cause I’m in love
There’s a rainbow ’round my shoulder
And it fits me like a glove
Let it blow and storm, but I’ll be warm
‘Cause I’m in love
Hallelujah, how the folks will stare
When they see the diamond solitaire
That my little sugar baby
Is goin’ a-wear, Yes sir
There’s a rainbow ’round my shoulder
And a sky of blue above
And I’m shouting so the world will know
That I’m in love

2. I’m singing, I’m singing all the day long
   The reason is simple, two eyes and a dimple
   I’m cheery, my dearie answered my song
   She said that she loves me, how can I go wrong

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Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: