"Mr. Monkeyshines" genre: Folk
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	Mr. Monkeyshines is just one of those drifting characters one might see in the mid-nineteeth century...
	MP3.com CD: Open Mike - buy it! CD: Open Mike   Label: Papa Joe Music Credits: Joe Kretschmer, words and music, vocal, banjo
	Story Behind the Song When I wrote this song, I wanted to try and write something that would sound like it was written at least a hundred years ago, to try and capture the feel of a genuine "folk" song. I don't know if I even came close, but it was fun to write and it's fun to perform. Lyrics Mr. Monkeyshines (c)2003 by Joe Kretschmer Here come Mr. Monkeyshines, movin' on down the road Nobody knows where he comes from, no one knows where he goes. Mr. Monkeyshines, won't you stay a while? Mr. Monkeyshines is a rambler, come many a mile, He make the little children laugh, and he make the ladies smile. Mr. Monkeyshines, won't you stay a while? Mr. Monkeyshines says to the farmer's wife, "I'll make you a deal. I'll mend that old broke down fence if you fix me a home-cooked meal." Mr. Monkeyshines, won't you stay a while? Mr. Monkeyshines tells a story, swears that it's all true. Children chase him down the street; monkey see, monkey do. Mr. Monkeyshines, won't you stay a while? Mr. Monkeyshines makes music; he's a one-man band. Old kazoo in his mouth, a banjo in his hands. Mr. Monkeyshines, won't you stay a while? [repeat 1st verse]

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