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Key: B major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Cm
Cm
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Leave the Monkeys at home
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Get out of their face
D
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Cm
Cm
3

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Leave them alone
Verse 2
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Cute as Monkeys may be
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Weren't meant to be kept
D
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In captivity
Cm
Cm
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Verse 3
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G

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: CHORUS:
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Cm
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I like the zoo but it's time to

give something back to
C
C

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G

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Monkeys and Tigers and Beavers

and all that kind of stuff
Verse 4
Cm
Cm
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Them into a cage
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They'll sit there and age
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Cm
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If they don't die of boredom
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Hey they'll break free one day
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There'll be hell to pay
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So maybe we oughta
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Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • Cm

    3

  • D

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Monkeys by Eskimo Joe is B major.

The primary chords used in Monkeys are B, E, Em, F#.

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

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

The tempo of Monkeys is approximately 154 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Monkeys 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 Monkeys. 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 Eskimo Joe.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Monkeys 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 Monkeys by Eskimo Joe on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.