[Intro] [Verse 1] I was born a poor poor man All my life I had hard-workin’ hands But I sang my song as I carried my load ’Cause I had a dream about a Rainbow Rainbow Road [Verse 2] Then one day my chance came along A man heard me singin’ and playin’ my song He bought me fine clothes and paid the money I owed Send me on my way to Rainbow Rainbow Road [stick] Then one night a man with a knife Forced me to take his life Though I pleaded with him so desperately The judge showed no mercy when he passed the sentence on for mе         [Verse 3] Now as I pull this ball and chain Wearing this number for my name My drеams like me have all grown old But I still remember about Rainbow Rainbow Road Rainbow Road Rainbow Road I still dream about Rainbow Road [Outro]