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The (B)si li cone chip in (D#m)side her head and gets (E)switched to to ov er (F#)load.
And mo And (B)no bo dy’s gon na go to (D#m)school to day, she’s gon na (E)make them stay at (F#)home.
lit tle girl.
And (E)Dad dy does n’t un der stand (F#)peach it, keen.
he al ways (B)said she was good as gold.
(E)mit de feat.
And he can see no rea sons, ’cos there are no rea sons.
What rea sons do you need to be (F#)shown?
Tell me (B)why I don’t like (B)Mon days, tell me (E)why I don’t like (F#)Mon days, tell me (B)why I don’t like (B)Mon days, I want to (E)shoot, oo,
the whole day (B)down.
The (B)te lex ma chine is (D#m)kept so clean and it (E)types to a wait ing (F#)world.
And mo And (B)feels so dy’s shocked, na fa ther’s (D#m)world is rocked, she’s And their (E)thoughts turn to their (F#)own lit tle girl.
And (E)Sweet dy six n’t teen, ain’t that (F#)peach y keen.
he Now it (B)ain’t so was neat to ad (E)mit de feat.
And They can see no rea sons, ’cos there are no rea sons.
What rea sons sons you do to you (F#)need?
Tell me (B)why I don’t like (B)Mon days, tell me (E)why I don’t like (F#)Mon days, tell me (B)why I don’t like (B)Mon days, I want to (E)shoot, oo,
the whole day (B)down.
The the whole day (D#sus4)down, (D#m)down, (D#sus4)down, (D#m)shoot it all down.
And all the (B)play ing’s stopped in the (D#m)play ground, now she (E)wants to play with her (F#)toys a while.
And (B)school’s out ear ly and (D#m)soon we’ll be learn ing and the (E)les son to day is (F#)how to die.
And then the (E)bull horn crack les, and the (F#sus4)cap tain tack les with the (B)prob lems and the (B)hows and whys.
And he can see no rea sons, ’cos there are no rea sons.
What rea sons do you need to (F#)die, (F#6)die?
(F#7)Oh,
and the (B)si li cone chip in (D#m)side her head gets (E)switched to ov er (F#)load.
(E)Oh, and (B)why I don’t like, I don’t like, (tell me (E)why) I don’t like (F#)Mon days.
Tell me (B)why I don’t like, I don’t like, (tell me (E)why) I don’t like, (F#)Mon days.
Tell me (B)why I don’t like (D#m)Mon days, I want to (E)shoot, oo,
the whole day (B)down.
I Don't Like Mondays — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Don't Like Mondays" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of B, 145 BPM.
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About “I Don't Like Mondays”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Don't Like Mondays"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "I Don't Like Mondays" by The Boomtown Rats played in?
- I Don't Like Mondays is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Don't Like Mondays"?
- The arrangement plays at 145 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Don't Like Mondays" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Don't Like Mondays"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Don't Like Mondays"?
- "I Don't Like Mondays" was originally performed by The Boomtown Rats. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Don't Like Mondays"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, B, Bsus4, C, D#m, D#sus4, E, F#, +3 more.
- What other songs by The Boomtown Rats can I play here?
- Try "I DON'T LIKE MONDAYS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Don't Like Mondays". Key of B, 145 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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