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Code Monkey

Jonathan Coulton

Learn how to play Code Monkey by Jonathan Coulton with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.

E

Code Monkey get up get coffee

E

Code Monkey go to job

E

Code Monkey have boring meeting

E

With boring manager Rob

E B A

Rob say Code Monkey very diligent

E B A

But his output stink

E B A

His code not "functional" or "elegant"

E B A

What do Code Monkey think?

(pause) A B G#7 C#m

Code Monkey think maybe manager want to write god damned login page himself

B A

Code Monkey not say it out loud

B

Code Monkey not crazy, just proud

B is played until the E

B E Em7

Code Monkey like Fritos

E6 E

Code Monkey like Tab and Mountain Dew

Am7

Code Monkey very simple man

B

With big warm fuzzy secret heart:

Code Monkey like you

E B A

Code Monkey hang around at front desk

E B A C#m B

Tell you sweater look nice

E B A

Code Monkey offer buy you soda

E B A C#m B

Bring you cup, bring you ice

E B A

You say no thank you for the soda cause

E B A C#m B

Soda make you fat

E B A

Anyway you busy with the telephone

E B A

No time for chat

(Pause) A B

Code Monkey have long walk back to cubicle

G#7 C#m

He sit down pretend to work

B A

Code Monkey not thinking so straight

B A

Code Monkey not feeling so great

B E Em7

Code Monkey like Fritos

E6 E

Code Monkey like Tab and Mountain Dew

Am7

Code Monkey very simple man

B

With big warm fuzzy secret heart:

D

Code Monkey like you

A Am E D A Am

Code Monkey like you a lot

( hold E until next verse starts )

E B A

Code Monkey have every reason

E B A C#m B

To get out this place

E B A

Code Monkey just keep on working

E B A C#m B

See your soft pretty face

E B A C#m B

Much rather wake up, eat a coffee cake

E B A

Take bath, take nap

E B A C#m B

This job "fulfilling in creative way"

E B A

Such a load of crap

(pause) A B G#7 C#m

Code Monkey think someday he have everything even pretty girl like you

B A

Code Monkey just waiting for now

B A

Code Monkey say someday, somehow

B E Em7

Code Monkey like Fritos

E6 E

Code Monkey like Tab and Mountain Dew

Am7

Code Monkey very simple man

B

With big warm fuzzy secret heart:

Code Monkey like you

( Play the E B A C#m B progression and insert the last line. )

Code Monkey like you

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How to play Code Monkey

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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