What Colour is the Wind by Charlie Landsborough

Inspiring song about a blind child talking with his dad about the colour of the wind and relating it to his life.

WHAT COLOUR IS THE WIND
written and sung by Charlie Landsborough

What colour is the wind, Daddy
Is it yellow, red or blue
When he's playing with my hair, Daddy
Does he do the same to you
When he's dying does his colour fade
Is a gentle breeze a lighter shade
Just like his friend the sea
The wind feels blue to me
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When the blackbird starts to sing, Daddy
Do the flowers hear him, too
When he's pouring out his heart, Daddy
Tell me, what do roses do
Do they cast their scent upon the air
And is fragrance just a rose in prayer
Giving thanks to God above
For the blackbird's song of love
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CHORUS:
Blow, wind, blow
Wild and free
My Daddy says
You're a lot like me

I know each colour
Its shape and size
I've seen them all
With my Daddy's eyes
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I know that grass is green, Daddy
I've touched it with my toes
And snow is purest white, Daddy
I've felt it with my nose
But my favorite colour has to be
The colour of your love for me
And Daddy, I've been told
That love is always gold
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REPEAT CHORUS:
My Daddy says
You're a lot like me
What colour is the wind

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• Landsborough
• What
• Colour
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• the
• Wind
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[SadEyesToo]

@ glonet I have heard this song many times, but never related it to a 'blind' child.

Thank you so very much for explaining it & for posting the words. My son, Mark (RIP) was blind & many times he would ask me about colours, & it was the hardest thing to try to explain it to him, because it was at these times I would get so choked up, finding it hard to talk, but of course couldn't let him know how upset I was that he couldn't see Mother Nature at her best. Your video pics where wonderful ;(

[glonet]

@SadEyesToo

Thanks so much for your comments. This song really moved me and the words were so descriptive, I tried to choose photos which expressed them. You were given a mammoth task explaining to him. He was blessed to have a mother who would do that.

Gloria

[TownsendAndMacbeth]

This song is so beautiful. And very special to me and my little darling Liam.

Could never listen to this song again, without thinking of you.

Love you lots Li Li xxxxxx

[SnowdropSpring]

Beautiful song and video...always makes me cry but so beautiful ..

[ilovejls25]

i love this song it reminds me of my grandad love you grandadxxxxxxxxxxx

[ilovejls25]

i love this song i have song it all my life

[graham1527]

My Wife like this

[SnowdropSpring]

Such a beautiful song and video very touching makes me cry but draws me back to watch this...Thank you so much.. 

[1099797]

i played this at my dads funeral he always said i was wild and free xx

[SadEyesToo]

@Paddyscot Thanks so much for your kind words. My needs were simply to care for Mark as best I could & hopefully, I achieved that. He had to travel a very hard path here on earth. He was very cheeky throughout all he had to endure. I feel our warped sense of humour is what helped us get through so much together. Mark ended up in a wheelchair & spent the last five years of his life in bed, but still never complained. I miss him! He was my life! I would appreciate a prayer or two for me. Chez au

[Paddyscot]

@SadEyesToo Your description of how you coped with an incredibly difficult task is very moving. I can only try to realise how difficult it must be to try and cope with your son's needs as well as your own . I used to work in a school for blind children and can only draw on my experience when I say that the children there used be very happy with my simple answers to their complex questions. Well done for what you did with your son I will pray for Mark if you are happy to accept that offer.

[ChrisCurtisFan]

Such a beautiful, beautiful creation. Your video and his music. I can't see to type for the tears. Thank you for the work of putting together this beautiful video....so touching....

[Seelenwolf1960]

A wonderful video, and a beautiful song. Thx for upload.