Monkey -- George Michael

Charted: 1988
Peaked at #1 (2 weeks)
Columbia -- 07941
From the album "Faith"
Written by George Michael
B-Side "Monkey" (Acapella)
45 RPM -- 4:45

Better watch out
Baby, who's that
Don't look now
There's a monkey on your back (3 x)

Chorus:
Why can't you do it
Why can't you set your monkey free
Always giving in to it
Do you love the monkey or do you love me
Why can't you do it
Why do I have to share
My baby with a monkey

I count to ten
But, I don't know how
And I don't know when
To open my eyes
If you kiss me again
Like you did just now
Like you did just then
I've had the rest
Now it's time I had the best
So you tell me that you won't do anymore

Well, I'd write your heart a letter
But, I think you know me better
If I keep on askin' baby, maybe
I'll get what I'm askin' for

Chorus

I hate your friends
But, I don't know how and
I don't know when
To open your eyes
Yes, your monkey's back again
Do you want him now
Like you did back then
I tried my best
But, your head is such a mess
So I guess that
I don't want you anymore

Well, you say you care about me
That you just can't do without me
But, you keep on dancin' baby
'Til that monkey has you on the floor

Chorus

Why can't you do it
Better watch out
Better watch, better watch, better watch out

Better watch out, baby, who's that
Don't look now
There's a monkey on your back (4 x)

Chorus x 2