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 It might as well rain until September
Carole King

1. Cover #2 and consider the title above, which belongs to a song by Carole King.
a) What does the expression “it might as well” mean?
b) What are some possible reasons why she does not care whether it rains or not? Listen to the song
and check.

2. Now read the lyrics and select the best alternative. Check with the song.

What should I write?

What can I say?
How can I tell you how much (do I miss you/I miss you)?

The weather here has been as nice (as/like) it can be

(In spite of/Despite/Although) it doesn't really matter much to me
For all the fun I'll have while you're so far away
It might as well rain until September

I don't need sunny skies for things I have to do

Cause I stay home the whole day long and think of you
(As/Like) far as I'm concerned each day's a rainy day
(So/So as to/But) it might as well rain until September

My friends look forward to their picnics on the beach

Yes, everybody loves the summertime
But you know, darling, (during/while) your arms are out of reach
The summer isn't any friend of mine

It doesn't matter whether skies are grey or blue

It's raining in my heart (because/because of/ why) I can't be with you
I'm only living for the day you're home (because/because of/to) stay
(So/So as to/But) it might as well rain until September
September, September, oh
It might as well rain until September

3. Discuss in pairs.
a) Which weather condition better match the singer’s mood: rain or clear skies? Why?
b) What is summertime associated with in the song? What about rain? Are those associations common
in songs and poems in your mother tongue, too?
c) Do you like rainy days? Why (not)?
d) What are your favourite weather conditions? What do you like doing then?
e) What other songs do you know that are about missing someone? Which one is your favorite?

4. Vocabulary Race. Complete the spider graphs with all words and expressions you associate with the
word in the centre.