As time goes on
I realize
Just what you mean
To me
And now
Now that you're near
Promise your love
That I've waited to share
And dreams
Of our moments together
Colour my world with hope of loving you


Lyrics submitted by Demau Senae

Colour My World Lyrics as written by James Carter Pankow

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    The lead singer is Terry Kath, often referred to as the heart and soul of the band in it's early years. Some feel they were never the same when he accidently shot himself in 1978.

    redskinsnuton July 30, 2007   Link
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    I'm not trying to take anything from this song. The truth is that I have always thought that Chicago (Transit Authority as they were originally known until the CTA of Chicago sued them) was one of the truly great bands of the time and still could be. They were one of only three bands that I know of that made top 40 charts and used brass with BS&T being one of the other two and Hreb Alpert and the TJB being the other...yes, there were others but not ones who had the top 40 chart history of these three. Anyway, I stray from my point, and my point is that Chicago put out many beautiful lyrics and music because of the lyrics of James Pankow and his love of classical music. It was a derivation of a suite called "Ballet For a Girl in Buchannon". "Make Me Smile" was also written from this musical piece of Pankow's. You can check all of this out by referring to Wikipedia - Chicago (band). Enjoy the music of an extremely talented band and the history lesson is free.

    MrMacon April 24, 2009   Link
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    this song is a true gem!!!

    the singeron May 07, 2002   Link
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    Brilliance at its best! I forget who actually sings it in Chicago but for as short as the song is it's so powerful.

    y2doggyon May 28, 2002   Link
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    The song has got to be about the most powerful love in someone's life. To see something you've adored from a distance, because at one time you had it and took it for granted and to finally have it again but only this time you appreciate it.

    y2doggyon September 16, 2002   Link
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    wow...very simple, yet has such a deep meaning. love the piano/flute type combo.

    sweetbaby17on July 11, 2006   Link
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    Lovely song. Short and sweet, just the way it means!

    webmasterdeeon January 17, 2007   Link
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    Very pretty. I love the flute.

    xmakesherflyxon July 19, 2007   Link
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    General Comment

    The lead singer is Terry Kath, often referred to as the heart and soul of the band in it's early years. Some feel they were never the same when he accidently shot himself in 1978.

    redskinsnuton July 30, 2007   Link
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    I've always thought that the title of this song was "As Time Goes By" which is actually a different one.

    At least now I know. I could really sing the whole verses without knowing the title...such a freak :)

    bear_hug20on November 04, 2008   Link

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