Theme From "The Monkees"

by The Monkees
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Lyrics

Here we come,

walk in’ down the street.

We get the fun ni est (D)looks from

ev ’ry one we meet.

Hey, hey, we’re The Mon kees

and (F)peo ple say we (G)mon key a round.

But (F)we’re too (G)bus y sing ing

to (F)put an y (G)bod y down.

we go wher ev er we want to,

do what we like to do,

we don’t have time to get (D)rest less,

there’s al ways some thing new.

Hey, hey, we’re the Mon kees

and (F)peo ple say we (G)mon key a round.

But (F)we’re too (G)bus y sing ing

to (F)put an y (G)bod y down.

we go wher ev er we want to,

do what we like to do,

we don’t have time to get (D)rest less,

there’s al ways some thing new.

Hey, hey, we’re the Mon

We’re just try in’ to be friend ly,

(G)come and watch us (A7)sing and play.

(G)We’re the (A7)young gen er a tion

and (G)we got (A7)some thing to say.

An y time, (G7)Hey, hey, we’re the Mon kees,

you (F)nev er know where (G)we’ll be found,

(F)so you’d (G)bet ter get read y,

we (F)may be com in’ (G)to your town.

Hey, hey, we’re the Mon kees,

you (F)nev er know where (G)we’ll be found,

(F)so you’d (G)bet ter get read y,

we (F)may be com in’ (G)to your town.

Hey, hey, we’re the Mon

Theme From "The Monkees" — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Theme From "The Monkees"" by The Monkees: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Theme From "The Monkees"”

What key is "Theme From "The Monkees"" by The Monkees played in?
Theme From "The Monkees" is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Theme From "The Monkees""?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Theme From "The Monkees"" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Theme From "The Monkees""?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Theme From "The Monkees""?
"Theme From "The Monkees"" was originally performed by The Monkees. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Theme From "The Monkees""?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A7, Am, Apow, Bpow, C, D, F, G, +1 more.
What other songs by The Monkees can I play here?
Try "PLEASANT VALLEY SUNDAY", "DAYDREAM BELIEVER", "I'M A BELIEVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Theme From "The Monkees"" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Theme From "The Monkees"" by The Monkees. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Theme From "The Monkees"" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Theme From "The Monkees"" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.