Co-written with band mate Fred "Toots" McNaughton... 42 Monkeys is a favorite for all ages. At the end of this track you will hear the a bit of awkward silence as Steven pretends to sing the lyrics. Funny enough... a child "meows" like a cat and everyone gets a chuckle out it! You'll hear a few other references to this "meow" as the show progresses!
lyrics
42 monkeys tried to steal my mom!
They tried to take her to the monkey prom
Dad said "no!" sticking out his chin
42 monkeys looked around again
42 monkeys tried to steal my bike
They told me to take a long, long hike
Joey said "no!" pulling at their tails
42 monkeys, 2 boys, who fails?
They said- ooh, ahh,ooh ooh ahh!
42 monkeys tried to steal my brain
Thought they'd leave it out in the rain
Momma said "no!" with a frightful shout
42 monkeys…they are bumming out
They said- ooh, ahh,ooh ooh ahh!
42 monkeys tried to steal my bike!
They tried to steal my brain!
They tried to steal my mom!
42 monkeys tried to steal my bench
They loosened those bolts with a monkey wrench!
When I roared "no!" they trembled in fear
42 monkeys all disappear
42 monkeys all disappear
42 monkeys they're out of here
42 monkeys all disappear
42 monkeys they're out of here
42 monkeys all disappear they're out of here!
They said- ooh, ahh,ooh ooh ahh!
credits
from Steven Courtney + the Suitcase Musicians- LIVE & in Concert!,
released April 11, 2013
Steven Courtney- drums,lead vocals
Doug "Fernadez" Walton- electric guitar,backing vocals
Kelly "Mumbles" Good- piano, backing vocals
Fred "Toots" McNaughton-ukulele, backing vocals
Judy "Toe Jam" Lehman- trombone
Mark "Levis" DeRose- bass
Steven Courtney + the Suitcase MusiciansLancaster, Pennsylvania
2018 Academics Choice Award
Sunflower Road
2016 Parents Choice Gold Award
Sunflower Road
2014 Parents Choice Silver Award Sun Hill Market
2012 Parents Choice Recommended Award Million Smiles To Go
* 7 time winner Children’s Music Web Award
* Winner Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Award – Best Original Television Series for Children
For more info visit: www.stevencourtney.com...more
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