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"Monday, Monday"
(John Phillips)
Intro:
(a capella):
Ba-da ba-da-da-da
Ba-da ba-da-da-da
(harpsichord, guitar, and bass enter)
F# F#sus F# F#sus
Ba-da ba-da-da-da
Verse 1:
F# F#sus F# F#sus
Monday, Monday (ba-da ba-da-da-da)
F# F#sus F# F#sus
So good to me (ba-da ba-da-da-da)
F# F#sus F# E
Monday mornin', it was all I hoped it would be
A A6 Amaj7 A6 C#
Oh Monday mornin', Monday mornin' couldn't guarantee (ba-da ba-da-da-da)
F# F#sus* F#
That Monday evenin' you would still be here with me
* vocal harmonies imply E/F#; keyboard plays F#sus4
Verse 2:
Monday, Monday, can't trust that day
Monday, Monday, sometimes it just turns out that way
Oh Monday mornin' you gave me no warnin' of what was to be
Oh Monday, Monday, how could you leave and not take me
Bridge 1:
G
Every other day (every other day), every other day
E
Every other day of the week is fine, yeah
G
But whenever Monday comes, but whenever Monday comes
F# D#
A-you can find me cryin' all of the time
(key changes to G#)
[repeat verse 1, in G#]:
G# G#sus G# G#sus
Monday, Monday (ba-da ba-da-da-da)
G# G#sus G# G#sus
So good to me (ba-da ba-da-da-da)
G# G#sus G# F#
Monday mornin', it was all I hoped it would be
B B6 Bmaj7 B6 D#
Oh Monday mornin', Monday mornin' couldn't guarantee
G# G#sus G#
That Monday evenin' you would still be here with me
[repeat bridge 1, in G#]:
A
Every other day, every other day
F#
Every other day of the week is fine, yeah
A
But whenever Monday comes, but whenever Monday comes
F# D#
You can find me cryin' all of the time
[repeat verse 1, in G# (as above)]
Bridge 2:
A
Every other day, every other day
F#
Every other day of the week is fine, yeah
A
But whenever Monday comes, but whenever Monday comes
D# G# F# [N.C.]
You can find me cryin' all of the time
Coda:
bass (w/tambourine and woodblock):
v v v v v v v v
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(Monday...)
Monday, Monday (ba-da ba-da-da-da)
Can't trust that day (ba-da ba-da-da-da)
(band re-enters on F#)
F# F#sus F# F#sus [continue]
Monday, Monday (ba-da ba-da-da-da)
It just turns out that way (ba-da ba-da-da-da)
Whoa, Monday, Monday, won't go away (ba-da ba-da-da-da)
Monday, Monday, it's here to stay (ba-da ba-da-da-da)
Oh Monday, Monday (ba-da ba-da-da-da)
Oh Monday, Monday (ba-da ba-da-da-da)
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
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Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
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Courtney Wanna Be |
#1 by Courtney L. at Nov 24, 1973 at 12:09 PM EST |
| I just saw a PBS special on the Mamas and the Papas. One of the band memebers (forget who) said that he still doesn't know what the song means, it just sounded cool, sothey went with it. And the begining harmonies are great. If I wanted to play English major and derive a meaning out if the song, I would say that it has to do with a brand new relationship, jsut like Monday is the start of a brand new week. You don't know what to expect, or if that person will stay around for a second date ("monday evening, will you still be with me ?"). Once you get past the awkward beginning, "every other day of the week is fine", and the relationship goes on with ease. And when you break up, and find yourself out on your own again, "you can find me cryin all the time." But since the band memebers don't know what it means, I guess that is all just B.S. | |
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Derek Average |
#2 by Derek Mayfield at Apr 2, 1977 at 7:53 PM EST |
| hehe so love this band. mum used to MAKE me listen to it, but when i think about it, they have pretty cool songs. ahhh memories - hayles - | |
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ed Average |
#3 by ed lubecki at May 30, 1979 at 11:00 AM EST |
| oh monday. such a hated day. i love the bah-da's in the beginning...so happy. | |
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yomomma!! Wanna Be |
#4 by yomomma!! at Jul 25, 1981 at 1:13 AM EST |
| well it's about what it means to YOU and thats what matters :) as long as you find it enjoyable your opinion still counts. | |
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Sam Average |
#5 by Sam Ordway at Aug 28, 1989 at 11:43 AM EST |
| whenever i feel bad on a monday this song makes me happy | |
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Conar Wanna Be |
#6 by Conar Gillard at Nov 19, 1989 at 8:32 PM EST |
| hehe so love this band. mum used to MAKE me listen to it, but when i think about it, they have pretty cool songs. ahhh memories - hayles - | |
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Josh Lead Player |
#7 by Josh Ripley at Jun 9, 1990 at 12:13 PM EST |
| oh monday. such a hated day. i love the bah-da's in the beginning...so happy. | |
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Austin Average |
#8 by Austin Schrauben at Nov 21, 1999 at 1:26 AM EST |
| I just saw a PBS special on the Mamas and the Papas. One of the band memebers (forget who) said that he still doesn't know what the song means, it just sounded cool, sothey went with it. And the begining harmonies are great. If I wanted to play English major and derive a meaning out if the song, I would say that it has to do with a brand new relationship, jsut like Monday is the start of a brand new week. You don't know what to expect, or if that person will stay around for a second date ("monday evening, will you still be with me ?"). Once you get past the awkward beginning, "every other day of the week is fine", and the relationship goes on with ease. And when you break up, and find yourself out on your own again, "you can find me cryin all the time." But since the band memebers don't know what it means, I guess that is all just B.S. | |
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Kyle Average |
#9 by Kyle Lester at Apr 20, 2002 at 4:51 PM EST |
| whenever i feel bad on a monday this song makes me happy | |
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Eric Rhythm Player |
#10 by Eric at May 1, 2004 at 5:39 AM EST |
| well it's about what it means to YOU and thats what matters :) as long as you find it enjoyable your opinion still counts. | |
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