Monkey See Monkey Do

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Key: DBM

Tuning: Standard

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[Verse 1]
[DBm]Fresh look, a new scene
[A]On the cover of a magazine
[DBm]We see it changin' everyday
[A]Uptown, fast cars
Wanna be a Hollywood movie star
And now you think you've got it made
Follow the leader, you're waiting on the line

[Chorus 1]
[D]For someone to teach you the way to live your life
[Gm7]No deal, no dice
[D]Everybody's gotta pay the price
[Gm7]In this town nothing comes for free
Dead broke, sky high
Know you're looking for a alibi
What you want ain't always what you need

[Verse 2]
[DBm]Follow the leader, you're waiting on the line
[A]For someone to teach you the way to live your life
[DBm]Monkey see, monkey do
[A]Over and over again
You follow the best you look like the rest
You ain't got a clue, monkey see, monkey do
Do this, do that

[Chorus 2]
[D]See the man on the T.V. set
[Gm7]He's preachin' money is the way
[D]Well I've had my feel
[Gm7]One more ..., dressed to kill
[DBm]It's getting tougher every day
[A]Follow the leader, you're [DBm]waiting on the line
[A]For someone to teach you the way to live your life

[Chorus 3]
[D]They want it all, they want it fast, they want it easy
[Gm7]So out of touch, it's [D]not enough, it's never pleasin'
[Gm7]It's what we need, the american dream!

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Single

Released 2009

Genre

Glam Glam Metal

Songwriter Wildside

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 4 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key Dbm (Db Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Glam

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Monkey See Monkey Do by Wildside is played in the key of Dbm with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Dbm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti A (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Monkey See Monkey Do by Wildside: sounding in Dbm (Capo Fret 4, shape Am) at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Dbm (Capo on Fret 4 (played in Am shape)) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Dbm) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from DBm to A requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 66 BPM before accelerating to studio 92 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – VI – D – Gm7

Song chords:

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Dbm A D Gm7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key DBM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

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

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Diatonic Matrix

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

i Dbm Tonic

ii° Ebdim Supertonic

III E Mediant

iv Gbm Subdominant

v Abm Dominant

VI A Submediant

VII B Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: DBM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: i – VI – D – Gm7 • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Monkey See Monkey Do (Wildside)?

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

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

The original recording key for Monkey See Monkey Do by Wildside is DBM. 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?

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Single

Released 2009

Genre

Glam Glam Metal

Songwriter Wildside

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 4 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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piano Chord Family DBM

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

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