Oh, Red went and bought himself a monkey
Got him from a pawn shop broker.
Taught that monkey how to guzzle beer
And he taught him how to play stud poker.
Last night when they were gambling in the kitchen
The monkey he was taking a beating.
The monkey said "Red, I'm going to shoot you dead
'cause I know that you've been cheating."
Well, run Red run, 'cause he's got your gun
And he's aiming it at your head.
Run Red run, 'cause he's got your gun,
And he's aiming it at your head.
You better get up and wail,
You better move your tail before he fills it full of lead.
Monkey trapped Red in a parking lot
Down along the Avenue.
Monkey said, "Red, you've made a man out of me,
Now I'm going to make a monkey out of you.
Give me your car keys, give me your wallet
Give it to me, or I'll shoot.
Gonna put on your brand new Stetson hat
And go to town in your new brown suit."
Run, Red, Run
_____________________The Coasters 1959
Last edited by themilum; 03/13/06 12:44 AM.
