Pleasant Valley Sunday - 2007 Remastered Version Lyrics
The Monkees
Lyrics
The local rock group down the street
Is trying hard to learn their song
Seranade the weekend squire, who just came out to mow his lawn
Another Pleasant Valley Sunday
Charcoal burning everywhere
Rows of houses that are all the same
And no one seems to care
See Mrs. Gray she's proud today because her roses are in bloom
Mr. Green he's so serene, He's got a t.v. in every room
Another Pleasant Valley Sunday
Here in status symbol land
Mothers complain about how hard life is
And the kids just don't understand
Creature comfort goals
They only numb my soul and make it hard for me to see
My thoughts all seem to stray, to places far away
I need a change of scenery
Ta Ta Ta...
Another Pleasant Valley Sunday
Charcoal burning everywhere
Another Pleasant Valley Sunday
Here in status symbol land
Another Pleasant Valley Sunday...
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Pleasant Valley Sunday" is a 1967 song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, originally recorded by The Monkees. It was the third single released from their album Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd., reaching number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The lyrics of the song describe suburban life in Pleasant Valley, California, with references to church-going and materialism. The 2007 Remastered Version of "Pleasant Valley Sunday" was included as part of Rhino Records' reissue of the band's first four albums. The Monkees were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1966. The group consisted of Micky Dolenz (vocals, drums), Michael Nesmith (guitar, vocals), Peter Tork (bass, keyboards, vocals) and Davy Jones (vocals). The band had hits such as “I’m A Believer” and “Last Train To Clarksville” and earned two Emmy Awards for their television series. Their signature sound combined elements of pop, rock and country music, with witty and often satirical lyrics.