Story Behind The Song

Way back in the early 1990's, a good friend wrote some terrific lyrics which I thought deserved to be put to music. It took me all of an hour to write Monday Morning, A Rainy Day & You, but about 13 years to find the right singer and instruments! This song offers an uplifting sentiment in direct contrast to Karen Carpenter's "Rainy Days & Mondays."

Song Description

A romantic pop ballad, this song showcases yet another facet of Betsy's art, as she uses melody and rhythm in combination with the lyrics in an expression of loving contentment.

Lyrics

Why do people say
That Monday is the worst day?
It puts them in a sad daze
And they wished they'd stayed in bed.

Why do people say
That rainy days are gloomy?
They hate it when it's cloudy
And their days are always gray.

Now I don't let the weather get me down.
And I don't care what day it is
Just as long as you're around.
I'm happy if the wind blows
And if it snows up to my door.
Just give me Monday morning, a rainy day and you.

Why do people say
That rainy days are lonely?
They hate it when it's windy
And the snow just ruins their day.

Why do people say
There ain't no use in tryin'?
Seems they're always cryin'
They think they'll never get ahead.

Now I don't let the weather get me down.
And I don't care what day it is
Just as long as you're around.
I'm happy if the wind blows
And if it snows up to my door.
Just give me Monday morning, a rainy day and you.

The rain is fallin' hard outside the window.
The alarm is sayin' "Hey, it's time to go."
And when the day is done
I may be the only one
To love rainy Monday mornings and you.

Now I don't let the weather get me down.
And I don't care what day it is
Just as long as you're around.
I'm happy if the wind blows
And if it snows up to my door.
Just give me Monday morning, a rainy day and you.