Rainy Days and Mondays” by the Carpenters was recorded in 1971 and became one of their signature songs. Written by Roger Nichols and Paul Williams, the track showcases Karen Carpenter’s unmistakable voice paired with a soothing piano intro and heartfelt lyrics about the emotional weight of rainy days and Mondays. It reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has since become an enduring classic.
Did You Know?
- Released in 1971 as part of the album Carpenters, “Rainy Days and Mondays” became one of the duo’s most memorable hits.
- Written by Roger Nichols and Paul Williams, the song reflects feelings of melancholy that many can relate to on gloomy days.
- The song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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“Hearing Karen’s voice, the instrumentals, and backing vocals, is like coming home—a place of beauty and peace. Her vocals communicated a rare sense of familiarity and sanctuary for the soul. She truly was a living diamond.”
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Lyrics
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 down
What 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 down
Funny but it seems I always wind up here
with you
Nice to know somebody loves me
Funny but it seems that it’s the only thing to do
Run and find the one who loves me
What 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 down
Funny but it seems that it’s the only thing to do
Run and find the one who loves me
What 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 down
Hangin’ around
Nothing to do but frown
Rainy Days and Mondays always get me down
