Rainy Days And Mondays

by Carpenters
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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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Rainy Days And 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 E, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Rainy Days And Mondays”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Rainy Days And 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 "Rainy Days And Mondays" by Carpenters played in?
Rainy Days And Mondays is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rainy Days And Mondays"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rainy Days And Mondays" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Rainy Days And Mondays"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rainy Days And Mondays"?
"Rainy Days And Mondays" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". 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 "Rainy Days And Mondays". Key of E, 90 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.