The rainbow river is a laughing stream,
Down in a valley, by a mountain that is pine-tree tall.
The rainbow river has a small boy fishing with a worm,
And a jam jar by the waterfall.

Don’t make a sound, don’t disturb the ground.
The biggest fish you ever saw is around!
And the rainbow river gives a rainbow fish,
As one small boy goes running proudly to his mother’s call.

The stonebuilt farmhouse is a rough stone cottage
Hiding close against the hillside, up a winding track.
The stonebuilt farmhouse has a fair-haired farmer
Wearing wooden shoes and building up a new haystack.

Run in the door, stand on the stone floor.
The oven opens–there’s the biggest loaf you ever saw!
And the stonebuilt farmhouse gives a good warm welcome
As he sits down in his own chair with a Windsor back

The magpie meadow is a glowing evening colour
Sun is setting quietly and the boy is tired,
The magpie meadow has a sparrow hawk who hovers,
Hanging on the wind preying eagle-eyed.

Sit by the lantern watch as the years turn,
Slowly bringing truth for every child to learn.
And the magpie meadow darkens, gently blue now,
As the family sit their faces lit by ember fire.

From the album “Just Another Diamond Day”
(Vashti Bunyan © Warlock Music Ltd)