Standard (EADGBE)

the tune's just in the top strings, you can improvise the other part.

 I'm chained to the wall.

 I have nothin' at all.

 And my eyes look into the sunset thinkin' of better things to do,

 Like a monkey in a zoo.

 The days go so slow.

 I don't have no friends.

 Except all these people who want me to do tricks for them,

 Like a monkey in a zoo.

 And it could happen to you.

 You could be in my place.

No it wasn't always like this,

 But I never saw it comin'.

 I'm so alone,

 But this is my home.

 And the bars that surround me keep me from knowin' any better,

 Like a monkey in a zoo.

 Throw me a peanut.

 Laugh and make jokes.

 But I've had enough of peanuts and I'm ready to choke,

 Like a monkey in a zoo.

 You come to look at me.

 You seem so amused.

But things would look different

 If you were in my shoes.

 I know its my fault,

 But I want out.

 And when I cry out nobody seems to understand,

 Like a monkey in a zoo.

 You say I'm cute.

 You don't know how much that hurts.

 You don't know how it feels to live in your own dirt,

 Like a monkey in a zoo.

 And it could happen to you.

 You could be in my place.

Don't let yourself slip.

 Don't keep egg on your face.

 I used to be happy.

 I can't remember those days.

 But I sold my freedom for free room and board,

 Like a monkey in a zoo.