“rainy day people” , written and performed by gordon lightfoot

( capo on 4th fret . )

intro : G G D C C C D G

G
rainy day people always seem to know
Am
when it’s time to call .
C D
rainy day people don’t talk
G
they just listen till they’ve heard it all .
C D
rainy day lovers don’t lie when they tell you ,
C G
they’ve been down like you .
C D
rainy day people don’t mind
G
if you’re cryin’ a tear or two .

G
if you get lonely all you really need
Am
is that rainy day love .
C D
rainy day people all know there’s no sorrow
G
they can’t rise above .
C D
rainy day lovers don’t love any others ,
G
that would not be kind .
C D
rainy day people all know how it hangs
G
on your peace of mind .

solo : G Am C D G

C D
rainy day lovers don’t lie when they tell you ,
G
they’ve been down there too .
C D
rainy day people don’t mind
G
if you cry a tear or two .

G
rainy day people always seem to know
Am
when you’re feeling blue ,
C D
high stepping strutters who land in the gutters
G
sometimes need one too .
C D
take it or leave it , or try to believe it ,
C G
if you’ve been down too long .
C D
rainy day lovers don’t hide love inside
G
they just pass it on .
C D
rainy day lovers don’t hide love inside
G
they just pass it on .