Songs to Play On A Rainy Day

Are you depressed or is it just raining outside?

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Rainy days tend to have a powerful effect on people. It could be dark clouds that put a damper on whatever you're doing or the sound of raindrops that distracts you from your work, causing your mind to wander into not-so-pleasant territory. Rain can make a bad day worse.

However, rain can also being strangely relaxing. Instead of letting the weather get to you, you could curl up in bed with a good book or cuddle with your girl while watching Keeping Up With the Kardashians. Rainy days can either be your enemy or your best friend. You decide.

As always, we have the perfect list of songs to fulfill all of your rainy-day needs. Don’t let the weather get you down. Pop in this list of Songs to Play On A Rainy Day—and don't forget to wear your rubbers.

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Eminem f/ Dido "Stan" (2001)

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This track comes with rain.

Ann Peebles "I Can't Stand the Rain" (1974)

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The original lady to say she can't stand the rain.

Kid Cudi "Sky Might Fall" (2009)

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But I'm not worried at all.

The Velvet Underground "Who Loves the Sun" (1970)

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Everyone?

John Legend "The Beginning" (2013)

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John Legend on any day is going to make you reflect on your life.

Maroon 5 "Sunday Morning" (2004)

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The perfect cuddle/karaoke song for any rainy day.

Etta James "At Last" (1961)

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New love is the best love.

Fat Joe f/ Lil Wayne "Make It Rain" (2006)

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Let that shit pour.

Eric Clapton & B.B. King "Come Rain or Come Shine" (2000)

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Two legends taking you to another level.

Tupac f/ Outlawz "Starin' Through My Rearview" (2003)

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Even thugs cry.

Portishead "Numb" (1994)

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Being too emo is not a good look.

Drake f/ Sampha "Too Much" (2013)

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Overthinking is the worst thing you can do.

Guns N' Roses "November Rain" (1992)

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Warning: This may give you the feels.

Miles Davis "Blue In Green" (1959)

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The quintessential song to be depressed to but still feel classy.

Chance The Rapper "Acid Rain" (2013)

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Bruno Mars "It Will Rain" (2011)

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It's bad when your girl dumps you—but if it's also raining outside? FYL.

Missy Elliot "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" (1997)

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Stay in on a rainy day with your supa dupa fly chick.

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" (2011)

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Mobb Deep "Quiet Storm" (1999)

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A storm is brewing...

Nirvana "Lithium" (1992)

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Saving a Nirvana playlist for a rainy day seems appropriate.

New Edition "Can You Stand The Rain" (1988)

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It can't all be sunny days with your girl.

Nick Drake "Day Is Done" (1969)

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Nas f/ Foxy Brown "Watch Dem Niggas" (1996)

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Nothing good ever comes from a rainy day. Keep one eye open at all times.

James Taylor "Fire and Rain" (1970)

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Because you can sing this song at the top of your lungs and save yourself a trip the shrink.

Mary J. Blige f/ Ja Rule "Rainy Dayz" (2002)

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Let the deep voice of Ja Rule cradle your cloudy mind on this rainy day.

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