(Sylvester / Clarke / Hicks)
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Johnny was a pusher on the east side
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Pushing anything to be pushed
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Laid something on a guy who didn't get high
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Didn't know the guy was a hood
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Wheeling-dealing Johnny got frightened
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Thought the best place was out of town
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Packed up his bags and threw them in the back
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Packed up his bags and threw them in the back
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Of his Chevy put his foot flat down
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[Chorus:]
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Look out Johnny there's a monkey on your back
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You better beware there Johnny
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'cause the monkey's packin' a gat
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Drivin' over red lights speeding down the freeway
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Johnny Johnny get away
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You better beware there Johnny
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There's a monkey on your back
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Johnny thought he'd do something clever
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Turning south on the old Coast Road
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Pushing 94 swerving leaning on the door
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Trying to shake off his heavy load
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Crossed the state line feeling safer
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Drinking in the corner of a bar
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In walked a guy looked the barman in the eye
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Said "Hey is Johnny in here"
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[Chorus]
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You better beware there Johnny
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There's a monkey on your back
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Be good
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You better beware there Johnny
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There's a monkey on your back
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Look out Johnny 'cos the monkey's packin' a gat
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Drivin' over red lights speeding down the freeway
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Johnny Johnny get away
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You better beware there Johnny
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There's a monkey on your back
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Look out Johnny there's a monkey on your back
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[Repeat]
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Look Out Johnny (There's A Monkey On Your Back)
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| The Hollies |
