Watching Rainbows
The Beatles · Other Songs - The Beatles
Standin' in the garden, waitin' for the sun to shine
Hand my umbrella, with this dirt I wish she was mine
Everybody doves, think a thing; it didn't come
Instead of watching rainbows I'm gonna make me some
Instead of watchin' rainbows I'm gonna make me some
Standin' in the garden, waitin' for the English sun
to come and make me brown so I can be someone
Lookin' at the bench of next door neighbours
Cryin' to my mom, I'm tryin' to set sabors
Everybody's got to have something hard to grow
Well, instead of watching rainbows under the sun
You gotta get out son, and make you one
You gotta get out son, and make you run
Because you're not gonna make it if you cry cry, though
Shoot big!
Shoot big!
Whatever you do you gotta kill somebody to get what you wanna get
You gotta shoot big!
You gotta shoot big!
Until you shoot big
I can't stand
Hand my umbrella, with this dirt I wish she was mine
Everybody doves, think a thing; it didn't come
Instead of watching rainbows I'm gonna make me some
Instead of watchin' rainbows I'm gonna make me some
Standin' in the garden, waitin' for the English sun
to come and make me brown so I can be someone
Lookin' at the bench of next door neighbours
Cryin' to my mom, I'm tryin' to set sabors
Everybody's got to have something hard to grow
Well, instead of watching rainbows under the sun
You gotta get out son, and make you one
You gotta get out son, and make you run
Because you're not gonna make it if you cry cry, though
Shoot big!
Shoot big!
Whatever you do you gotta kill somebody to get what you wanna get
You gotta shoot big!
You gotta shoot big!
Until you shoot big
I can't stand
Watching Rainbows
Released as a B-side on The Beatles' 1964 single 'I Want To Hold Your Hand,' 'Watching Rainbows' stands as a quintessential example of the band's early pop-rock sound. Recorded in London during the height of the British Invasion, the track features the group's signature harmonies and a driving rhythm section that defined their early catalog. While often overshadowed by their massive hits, the song showcases John Lennon's lyrical focus on optimism and the changing seasons, delivered with the polished production typical of their 1964 era recordings. It remains a staple of the band's live performances and a key song point for listeners exploring their formative years.