Too much monkey business
Beatles · Live at the BBC
hard working at the mill,
never failed at the mill,
there come a rotten bill.
Aw too much monkey business,
too much monkey business,
too much monkey business
for me to be involved again.
Salesman talking to me,
trying to run me up a creek,
Says you can buy it, go on try it,
you can pay me next week.
Aw too much monkey business,
too much monkey business,
too much monkey business
for me to be involved again.
Blonde hair, good-looking,
trying to get me hooked and married
Get a home, settle down by the book.
Too much monkey business,
too much monkey business,
too much monkey business
for me to be involved again.
Been to Yokohama, baby,
fighting in the war,
Army bunk, army chow,
army clothes, army car.
Too much monkey business,
too much monkey business,
too much monkey business
for me to be involved again.
Same thing every day,
getting up, going to school.
No need for me complaining,
my objection's overruled.
Aw too much monkey business,
too much monkey business,
too much monkey business
for me to be involved again.
Working in the filling station,
too many tasks,
Wipe the windows, check the oil,
check the tires, dollar gas?
Aw too much monkey business,
too much monkey business
Don't want you by the race,
get away and leave me.
Too Much Monkey Business
Released on the Beatles' 1963 BBC live album, 'Too Much Monkey Business' stands as a quintessential example of the group's energetic rock and roll sound during their early years. The track features the band's signature interplay between John Lennon's melodic vocals and Paul McCartney's driving bassline, set against a backdrop of tight drumming and guitar work that defined the Liverpool sound. Recorded in a single take, the song captures the raw vitality of the band performing without the polish of a studio setting, showcasing their ability to deliver complex arrangements with infectious energy. As a staple of their live repertoire, it highlights the improvisational spirit that characterized their performances at venues like the Cavern Club and the Albert Hall, cementing their status as innovators in the British Invasion.