Mr. Monkeyshines

Lyrics

Mr. Monkeyshines ©2003 by Joe Kretschmer Here come Mr. Monkeyshines, movin' on down the road Nobody knows where he comes from, no one knows where he goes. Mr. Monkeyshines, won't you stay a while? Mr. Monkeyshines is a rambler, come many a mile, He make the little children laugh, and he make the ladies smile. Mr. Monkeyshines, won't you stay a while? Mr. Monkeyshines says to the farmer's wife, "I'll make you a deal. I'll mend that old broke down fence if you fix me a home-cooked meal." Mr. Monkeyshines, won't you stay a while? Mr. Monkeyshines tells a story, swears that it's all true. Children chase him down the street; monkey see, monkey do. Mr. Monkeyshines, won't you stay a while? Mr. Monkeyshines makes music; he's a one-man band. Old kazoo in his mouth, a banjo in his hands. Mr. Monkeyshines, won't you stay a while? [repeat 1st verse]

Credits

Lyrics Credits: Joe Kretschmer

Music Credits: Joe Kretschmer

Performance Credits: Joe Kretschmer

Description

Short Song Description: A traditional style song about a wandering musician.

Long Song Description: The song tells of Mr. Monkeyshines, a wandering character who plays a banjo and charms children and the ladies while doing odd jobs to survive.

Metadata

Song Length: 2:30

Primary Genre: Folk-Country

Secondary Genre: -

Tempo: Medium Fast (131 - 150)

Lead Vocal: Male Vocal

Language: English