Song
Rainy Days and Mondays
Rainy Days and Mondays is a 1971 song by The Carpenters, 3:36 long, which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the "Rain", Day or Night, Time Unit song themes.
Released 1971 Hot 100 peak #2 · 12 weeks Length 3:36 Pop, Adult Contemporary
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Performance tips
- Lean into the melancholy, slightly deep tone of the verses
- Use a steady breath for the long saxophone-led instrumental breaks
- Keep the "Monday" delivery soft and weary
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its most-sung songs.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Rainy Days and Mondays" karaoke
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