Monkey

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The Kills verified

Key: E

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

🎸 Original Version Easy Chords

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

[email protected] E F[B] [A] B B A [B] [E] E F[B] [A] B B A [B] [E] E F[B] [B] A [B] [E] E F# B [B] [E] B E
There's a monkey on my back, makes me talk like that

 E F# B E
There's a monkey on my back, makes me talk like that

 E F# B A B B A E
There's a monkey on my back, makes me act like that

 E F# B E
There's a monkey on my back, makes me talk like that

E |---------------------0---------------|
B |---------------------0---------------|
G |-4---4-4-4-4-4---4-4-1---------------|
D |-4h6-4-4-4-4-4h6-4-4-2---------------|
A |---------------------2---------------|
E |---------------------0---------------|

E |---------------------0---------------|
B |---------------------0---------------|
G |-4---4-4-4-4-4---4-4-1---------------|
D |-4h6-4-4-4-4-4h6-4-4-2---------------|
A |---------------------2---------------|
E |---------------------0---------------|

E |---------------------0---------------|
B |---------------------0---------------|
G |-4---4-4-4-4-4---4-4-1---------------|
D |-4h6-4-4-4-4-4h6-4-4-2---------------|
A |---------------------2---------------|
E |---------------------0---------------|

E |-----------------------0-------------|
B |-----------------------0-------------|
G |-----------------------1-------------|
D |-4----4----4---4---4-4-2-------------|
A |-4h6--4h6--4h6-4h6-6-6-2-------------|
E |-----------------------0-------------|

 E E F# B B A E
( ) ( )
There's a monkey on my back, makes me act like that

 E F# B B A E
 ( )
There's a monkey on my back, makes me act like that

 E F# B A B B A E
There's a monkey on my back, makes me talk like that

 E F# B B A E
There's a monkey on my back, makes me act like that

E |---------------------0---------------|
B |---------------------0---------------|
G |-4---4-4-4-4-4---4-4-1---------------|
D |-4h6-4-4-4-4-4h6-4-4-2---------------|
A |---------------------2---------------|
E |---------------------0---------------|

E |---------------------0---------------|
B |---------------------0---------------|
G |-4---4-4-4-4-4---4-4-1---------------|
D |-4h6-4-4-4-4-4h6-4-4-2---------------|
A |---------------------2---------------|
E |---------------------0---------------|

E |---------------------0---------------|
B |---------------------0---------------|
G |-4---4-4-4-4-4---4-4-1---------------|
D |-4h6-4-4-4-4-4h6-4-4-2---------------|
A |---------------------2---------------|
E |---------------------0---------------|

E |-----------------------0-------------|
B |-----------------------0-------------|
G |-----------------------1-------------|
D |-4----4----4---4---4-4-2-------------|
A |-4h6--4h6--4h6-4h6-6-6-2-------------|
E |-----------------------0-------------|

B B A [E] [E] F[B] [B] A [E] [E] F[B] [B] A [E] [E] F# B

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key E (E Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 3 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Dance

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Monkey by The Kills is played in the key of E. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: B (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti A (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti E (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Monkey by The Kills: sounding in E (Capo Fret 4, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in E (Capo on Fret 4 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B) with open cowboy substitutions (open B7 (x21202)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from B to A requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

V – IV – I

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

B A E

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song focuses on a minimalist 3-chord foundation.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key E Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into C, maintaining E sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family E

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of E. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I E Tonic

ii F#m Supertonic

iii G#m Mediant

IV A Subdominant

V B Dominant

vi C#m Submediant

vii° D#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (B)

check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: E • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: V – IV – I • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Monkey (The Kills)?

To play the Easy Chords for Monkey, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Monkey?

The original recording key for Monkey by The Kills is E. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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