Oh the monkey's had a better tale than you Compare to yours all their tales sound so true The way you're actin' seems to me at all the monkey should go free You're the one that should be locked up in the Zoo When I married you I thought you were a man But you're the biggest ape that's living in this land I'd like to run you up a tree for the way you lie to me Your swingin' round is gettin' out of hand Oh the monkey's had... Every monkey has its day so go ahead and play Make your plans and tell your lies and stick to them But from now on I remind you can wag your tail behind you Cause you finally got yourself out on a limb [ banjo ] Every monkey has its day... Oh the monkey's had a better tale than you