“Rainy Days and Mondays” is a song by the American music duo The Carpenters. It was released in 1971 as the lead single from their album “Carpenters.” The song was written by Paul Williams and Roger Nichols, two prominent songwriters of that era.
About This Song
“Rainy Days and Mondays” is a soft rock ballad that beautifully showcases Karen Carpenter’s expressive vocals and Richard Carpenter’s intricate musical arrangements. The song’s lyrics capture a feeling of sadness and solitude, portraying how rainy days and Mondays can bring a sense of gloominess and melancholy. Its themes of isolation and yearning for better days resonated deeply with listeners, contributing significantly to its popularity.
The Carpenters’ rendition of “Rainy Days and Mondays” achieved widespread commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in several countries, including Canada and the United States. It remains one of their most cherished and well-known tracks.
The Carpenters, comprising siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter, enjoyed immense popularity in the 1970s with their polished pop sound and Karen’s soulful voice. Unfortunately, Karen Carpenter’s life was tragically cut short in 1983 at the age of 32 due to complications related to anorexia nervosa. Despite her untimely passing, the Carpenters’ timeless music continues to be treasured by fans worldwide.
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Lyric
Talkin’ to myself and feelin’ old
Sometimes I’d like to quit
Nothing ever seems to fit
Hangin’ around
Nothing to do but frown
Rainy Days and Mondays always get me downWhat I’ve got they used to call the blues
Nothin’ is really wrong
Feelin’ like I don’t belong
Walkin’ around
Some kind of lonely clown
Rainy Days and Mondays always get me downFunny but it seems I always wind up here
with you
Nice to know somebody loves meFunny but it seems that it’s the only thing to do
Run and find the one who loves meWhat I feel has come and gone before
No need to talk it out
We know what it’s all about
Hangin’ around
Nothing to do but frown
Rainy Days and Mondays always get me downFunny but it seems that it’s the only thing to do
Run and find the one who loves meWhat I feel has come and gone before
No need to talk it out
We know what it’s all about
Hangin’ around
Nothing to do but frown
Rainy Days and Mondays always get me downHangin’ around
Nothing to do but frown
Rainy Days and Mondays always get me down
Guitar chord
D D/C# D/C B7 Talkin' to myself and feelin' old Em7 F#m7 Sometimes I'd like to quit Gmaj7 F#m7 Nothing ever seems to fit Bm A Gmaj7 F#m Hangin' around Em7 A D D/F# Nothing to do but frown Em Em7 A Rainy Days and Mondays always get me down. D D/C# D/C B7 What I've got they used to call the blues Em7 F#m7 Nothin' is really wrong Gmaj7 F#m7 Feelin' like I don't belong Bm A Gmaj7 F#m Walkin' around Em7 A D D/F# Some kind of lonely clown Em Em7 A A/Bb Rainy Days and Mondays always get me down. Bm Gmaj7 Em7 A7 D Funny but it seems I always wind up here with you F#m7 Gmaj7 Em7 A A/Bb Nice to know somebody loves me Bm Gmaj7 Em7 A7 D Funny but it seems that it's the only thing to do F#m7 Gmaj7 Em7 A Em7 A F#m7 B Run and find the one who loves me. E E/D# E/D C#7 What I feel has come and gone before F#m7 Abm7 No need to talk it out Amaj7 Abm7 We know what it's all about C#m7 B A Abm7 Hangin' around F#m7 B7 E E/G# Nothing to do but frown Fm7 B7 Rainy Days and Mondays always get me down. C#m7 B A Abm7 Hangin' around F#m7 B7 E E/G# Nothing to do but frown F#m7 A Abm7 F#m7 B7 E Rainy Days and Mondays always get me down.