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.
| Song Length |
2:30 |
Genre |
Folk - Country |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Language |
English |
| |
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]