What key is "Rainy Days And Mondays" in?

"Rainy Days And Mondays" by Carpenters is in the key of E with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Rainy Days And Mondays" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Rainy Days And Mondays" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Rainy Days And Mondays" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?

Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)Talk in’ to my (Bm)self and feel in’ (B)old,

(Am11)some times I’d like to (Bm7)quit,

(Cmaj7)noth ing ev er seems to (Bm7)fit.

(Em7)Hang in’ a (Em)round,

(Am7)noth ing to do but (G)frown;

(Am7)rain y days and Mon days (C)al ways get me (G)down.

(G)What I’ve got they (Bm)used to call the (B)blues.

(Am11)Noth ing is real ly (Bm7)wrong,

(Cmaj7)feel in’ like I don’t be (Bm7)long.

(Em7)Walk in’ a (Em)round

(Am7)some kind of lone ly (G)clown;

(Am7)rain y days and Mon days (C)al ways get me (G)down.

(G)down.

(Em7)Fun ny but it (Cmaj7)seems I al ways (Am7)wind up (D)here with (G)you,

nice to (Cmaj7)know some bod y (Am7)loves me.

(Em7)Fun ny but it (Cmaj7)seems that it’s the (Am7)on ly (D)thing to (G)do,

run and (Cmaj7)find the one who (Am7)loves me.

(G)What I feel has (Bm)come and gone be (B)fore.

(Am11)No need to talk it (Bm7)out,

(Cmaj7)we know what it’s all a (Bm7)bout.

(Em7)Hang in’ a (Em)round,

(Am7)noth ing to do but (G)frown;

(Am7)rain y days and Mon days (C)al ways get me (G)down.

Rainy Days And Mondays by Carpenters

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Rainy Days And Mondays”

What key is "Rainy Days And Mondays" in?: "Rainy Days And Mondays" by Carpenters is in the key of E with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Rainy Days And Mondays" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Rainy Days And Mondays" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Rainy Days And Mondays" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?: Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.