Steel Monkey chords by
Jethro Tull

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Key: C# minor•

Intro 1

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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F#m

F#m

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B

B

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Verse 1

F#m

F#m

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As the moon slips up,

A

A

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and the sun sets down,

F#m

F#m

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I'm a highrise jockey,

D

D

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and I'm heaven-bound.

B

B

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F#m

F#m

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Do Do the workboot shuffle,

A

A

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loose brains from brawn.

F#m

F#m

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I'm a monkey puzzle

D

D

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B

B

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D#

D#

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and the lid is on.

Verse 2

E#sus4

E#sus4

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Can you guess my name?

E#

E#

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F#m

F#m

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Can you guess my trade?

F#

F#

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G#

G#

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D#

D#

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I'm going to catch you anyway.

E#sus4

E#sus4

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You might be right.

E#m

E#m

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F#

F#

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I'll give you guesses three.

F#m

F#m

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G#

G#

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C#m

C#m

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Feel me climbing up your knee.

Guess what I am.

E

E

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I'm a steel monkey.

Interlude 1

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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A

A

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Verse 3

F#sus4

F#sus4

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F#m

F#m

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Now some men hustle

A

A

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and some just think.

F#m

F#m

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And some go running be_

D

D

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B

B

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fore you blink.

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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Some look up and some look down

F#m

F#m

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D

D

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from three hundred feet above

B

B

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D#

D#

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the ground.

Verse 4

E#sus4

E#sus4

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Can you guess my name?

E#m

E#m

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F#m

F#m

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And can you guess my trade?

Well, I won't rest before

G#

G#

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D#

D#

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the world is made.

E#sus4

E#sus4

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E#m

E#m

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F#

F#

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Arm in arm the angels fly.

G#

G#

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Keep me from falling out

B

B

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Bm

Bm

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B

B

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the sky.

Bm

Bm

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Steel monkey.

Steel monkey.

Verse 5

Steel monkey.

Bm

Bm

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C#m

C#m

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B

B

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I

C#m

C#m

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F#m

F#m

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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A

A

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F#m

F#m

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work

F#sus4

F#sus4

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F#m

F#m

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A

A

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in the thun_ der and I work in the rain.

F#m

F#m

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D

D

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I work at my drinking, and I feel no pain.

B

B

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F#m

F#m

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F#sus4

F#sus4

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I work on women,

F#m

F#m

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A

A

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if they want me to.

F#m

F#m

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You can have me climb

D

D

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B

B

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D#

D#

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all over you.

Verse 6

E#sus4

E#sus4

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Now, have you guessed my name?

E#m

E#m

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F#

F#

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And have you guessed my trade?

I'm cheap at the money

G#

G#

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D#

D#

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I get paid.

In the sulphur city,

E#sus4

E#sus4

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E#m

E#m

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F#

F#

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where men are men,

We bolt those beams then

G#

G#

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C#m

C#m

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climb again.

E

E

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Steel monkey.

Outro 1

E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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A

A

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C#m

C#m

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E

E

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A

A

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Chords

C#m
E
B
F#m
A
D
D#
E#sus4
E#
F#
G#
E#m
F#sus4
Bm

Capo: 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Steel Monkey?

The original key of Steel Monkey by Jethro Tull is C# minor.

What are the main chords for Steel Monkey?

The primary chords used in Steel Monkey are C#m, E, B, F#m, A, D.

Do I need a capo to play Steel Monkey?

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

Is Steel Monkey beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Steel Monkey?

The tempo of Steel Monkey is approximately 115 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Steel Monkey?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for Steel Monkey?

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

Is there a tuner available for Steel Monkey?

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