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monkey song chords by
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Key: B major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Cool air falls through the

venetian blinds and
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The planets in the heavens
C
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are perfectly aligned
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I take in my surroundings
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I memorize them all
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The scuff marks on the stone floor,
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The powder burns on

the eastern wall
Verse 2
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There's a monkey in the basement
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How did the monkey get there?
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There's a monkey in the basement
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Where did the monkey come from?
C
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Where did the monkey come from?
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Where did the monkey come
Interlude 1

from?
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Verse 3
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The animal noises you used to make
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The andalusian coral snake
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All hail when standing be
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side this room
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And the heavy hot rains and
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the sonic boom
Verse 4
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There's a monkey in the basement
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Where did the monkey come from?
D
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There's a monkey in the basement
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How did the monkey get there?
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How did the monkey get there?
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How did the monkey get there?
Outro 1
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Chords

  • G

  • C

  • Em

  • D

Capo: 4

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of monkey song by The Mountain Goats is B major.

The primary chords used in monkey song are B, E, G#m, F#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, E, G#m, F#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of monkey song is approximately 115 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of monkey song using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for monkey song. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Mountain Goats.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add monkey song to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for monkey song by The Mountain Goats on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.