Now playing

Monkey Island

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/4

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 4Position: 5

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Intro Bass:
E||--D----------G---------------|
B||---------------------------|
G||---------------------------|
D||---------7--5-----7--------|
A||---5-----------------------|
E||---------------------------|
Chorus:
LDiving home Gon monkey iDsland, baGby
RDight in the mGiddle of a zDooG  
LDiving home Gon monkey iDsland, baGby
PreCtend to be a monkey, tA7oo
Verse 1:
Well, Ghere I am on mBbonkey island 
GHiding behind a rockBb  
I'm Gall dressed up with my Bbmonkey suit
PretCending to be something I'm A7not
(Chorus)
Verse 2:
Well thGere's one thing about these Bbmonkeys, baby
TGhey don't know I'm arBbound
BGut that's pretty good, 'cause iBbf they knew
They'll Cprobably come and put me A7down
(Chorus)
Verse 3:
With my Gpaisley tie and my oBbne button suit
I'm abGout as close as I can Bbget
I guGess I must be doBbing okay
'Cause they Ghaven't come and got mBbe yet
(Chorus)
(End)

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Monkey Island

by The 13th Floor Elevators

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Intro Bass:

D G

E||---------------------------|

B||---------------------------|

G||---------------------------|

D||---------7--5-----7--------|

A||---5-----------------------|

E||---------------------------|

Chorus:

D G D G

Living home on monkey island, baby

D G D G

Right in the middle of a zoo

D G D G

Living home on monkey island, baby

C A7

Pretend to be a monkey, too

Verse 1:

G Bb

Well, here I am on monkey island

G Bb

Hiding behind a rock

G Bb

I'm all dressed up with my monkey suit

C A7

Pretending to be something I'm not

(Chorus)

Verse 2:

G Bb

Well there's one thing about these monkeys, baby

G Bb

They don't know I'm around

G Bb

But that's pretty good, 'cause if they knew

C A7

They'll probably come and put me down

(Chorus)

Verse 3:

G Bb

With my paisley tie and my one button suit

G Bb

I'm about as close as I can get

G Bb

I guess I must be doing okay

G Bb

'Cause they haven't come and got me yet

(Chorus)

(End)

About Monkey Island Chords by The 13th Floor Elevators

Learn how to play Monkey Island by The 13th Floor Elevators with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Monkey Island chords”, “Monkey Island guitar chords”, or “The 13th Floor Elevators Monkey Island chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Monkey Island chords and for experienced players who want accurate Monkey Island lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, E, B, A, C.

FAQ — Monkey Island by The 13th Floor Elevators

How do I play "Monkey Island" by The 13th Floor Elevators on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Monkey Island" by The 13th Floor Elevators on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Monkey Island" by The 13th Floor Elevators free?

Yes. The chords for "Monkey Island" by The 13th Floor Elevators are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Monkey Island" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Monkey Island" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Monkey Island"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Monkey Island" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Monkey Island" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Monkey Island" by The 13th Floor Elevators with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The 13th Floor Elevators below.

What key is "Monkey Island" in?

The chords for "Monkey Island" show the original chord names (including D, G, E, B, A, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.