Here Comes That Rainbow Again

This song was written by Kris Kristofferson. It puts to song a scene out of "The Grapes of Wrath".

Notable recordings: 

• Kris Kristofferson first released it as a single in 1981 and included it on his 1982 "Winning Hand" album
• Leo Kottke recorded it on his 1983 "Time Step" album
• Johnny Cash in 1985 on his "Rainbow" album
• Martina McBride on the 2017 album "The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson: All-Star Concert Celebration"

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The scene was a small roadside cafe
The waitress was sweepin' the floor
Two truck drivers drinkin' their coffee
And two Okie kids by the door

"How much are them candies?" they asked her
"How much have you got?" she replied
"We've only a penny between us"
"Them's two for a penny" she lied

And the daylight grew heavy with thunder
With the smell of the rain on the wind
Ain't it just like a human?
Here comes that rainbow again

One truck driver called to the waitress
After the kids went outside
"Them candies ain't two for a penny"
"So what's it to you?" she replied

In silence they finished their coffee
Got up and nodded goodbye
She called "Hey, you left too much money"
"So what's it to you?" they replied

And the daylight was heavy with thunder
With the smell of the rain on the wind
Ain't it just like a human?
Here comes that rainbow again
Ain't it just like a human?
Here comes that rainbow again- lyrics & music by Kris Kristofferson(c) 1981 All rights reserved.