Colours
The Kingston Trio · Other Songs - The Kingston Trio
Yellow is the color of my true love's hair in the morning
when we rise, in the morning when we rise.
That's the time. That's the time I love the best.
Blue is the color of the sky in the morning when we
rise, in the morning when we rise.
That's the time. That's the time I love the best.
Mellow is the feeling that I get when I'm with her,
uh huh, when I'm with her, uh huh.
That's the time. That's the time I love the best.
Freedom is a word I rarely use without thinking,
uh huh, without thinking, uh huh.
'Bout the time ('bout the time),
hey, 'bout the time (hey, 'bout the time) when I've been lost.
Yellow is the color of my true love's hair in the morning
when we rise, in the morning when we rise.
That's the time. That's the time I love the best.
That's the time. Yeah, that's the time I love the best.
Colours - The Kingston Trio
The Kingston Trio's 1962 recording of 'Colours' stands as a pivotal moment in the folk revival, blending traditional Appalachian balladry with the group's signature harmonies. Originally a children's song about a boy who paints his face in different colors to match his moods, the track was reimagined here with a more mature, reflective tone that resonated deeply with the era's counterculture. The song's simple melody and evocative lyrics about emotional expression allowed it to transcend its origins, becoming a staple of the folk canon. Its inclusion on the band's discography highlights their ability to reinterpret folk material for a wider audience, cementing their status as pioneers who bridged traditional roots with contemporary social themes.