Look at the monkey, funny monkey Little red monkey, acting so fidgety
Look at the monkey, funny monkey Little red monkey, cute as can be
Where is his mama, papa, sister, brother, cousin, rest-of-the-family? Little red monkey, on his own, some very lonesome monkey is he
Listen carefully, Dick and Jimmy, 'cause here is a job for you (what is it?) If you get him into the zoo (the zoo?) He'd do all of his tricks for you (joy!)
Why not drop him a line or two (what for?) Inviting him to the zoo For if we do (then what?)
He'll be a happy, snappy monkey Little red monkey acting so merrily We hope you like this little red monkey Very lonesome monkey is he
Look at the monkey, funny monkey Little red monkey, acting so fidgety
Get out your fiddle and play him a tune, Dick Very lonesome monkey is he
That was ghastly! Don't think the monkey liked that medley Seems to be jumpy, acting so fidgety
You cheer him up, Jimmy, with your euphonium Little red monkey, cute as can be
Oh, Jim, didn't he love it too? (I got it right!) If you listen, he'll talk to you He will chatter the whole day through (monkey sounds)
Now he's a snappy, happy monkey Little red monkey acting so merrily See how we like this little red monkey Very troublesome monkey is he
Little red monkey Little red monkey Won't you stay to tea?