Name: Monkey On The T.V. (Kenna-Bennett)
Duration: P00H05M12S
Description: Performed by Geoff Bennett, Tony Floyd Kenna & Wanman Shau.

Geoff, Wanman & Floyd. - Monkey On The T.V. (Kenna-Bennett)

from Songs From The Furnace Of Life - Disc Two by Tony Floyd Kenna & Friends.

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Performed by Geoff Bennett, Tony Floyd Kenna & Wanman Shau.

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Monkey on the TV

There’s a monkey on the TV
In a funny hat and coat
I think I’d like to turn him off
But I can’t find the remote
I saw a poodle with a ribbon
Walking behind my car
If I shifted in reverse
Would that be too far?

Human beings are human
And other creatures not
so with this cute cross-dressing
We soon will lose the plot.

Hey now alligator boots,
They look pretty cute
But If you met one on the highway
I’d guess you’d have to shoot
Or lambs in fluffy jammies
Gamboling ‘round a field
I’d like one in the kitchen
To help me make a meal

Human beings ……

A primate with a comb over
And a dog in bows look quaint
You might think that they look cute
But in time you’ll see they aint
So leave ‘em out in nature
Not dressed like you or me
Or The Planet of the Apes
Will be reality!

Human beings ……

If we dress to look like animals
In fur, pelt and pigskin
What’s to say we could become
The creature that we’re in.
And then the animals we dress up
To look just like we do
Could take a leaf from humankind
And put us in a zoo!

Human beings are human
And other creatures not
So with this cute cross-dressing
We soon will lose the plot.

Words & music by Tony Floyd Kenna & Geoff Bennett.

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from Songs From The Furnace Of Life - Disc Two, released April 29, 2013
Geoff - vocals.
Tony - Backing vocals, bass, guitars, sound effects, drum progs, recording & production.
Wanman - Backing vocals, lead guitar & sound effects.

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