Alimony

C

[Intro]
#1.
 C
The monkey was arrested for the nonsupport..
he sent for his attorney Mister Billy Goat.
 F
He said, Billy, oh, Billy, go and wash your face.
 G7
I want you looking good when you plead my case.
CHORUS:
 F C
She want him under alimony..she want him under alimony.
 G7 F
Don't set no bail..give him thirty days in jail.
 C G7
She want him under alimony.
#2.
 C
The monkey walked in court, looking at the judge.
He rolled his eyes just like he had a grudge.
 F G7
Man, I say it was an awful shame..when Miss Monkey
took the stand.
CHORUS:
 F C
She want him under alimony..she want him under alimony.
 G7 F
Don't set no bail..give him B XTY days in jail.
 C G7
She want him under alimony.
#3.
 C
She looked at the jury right dead in the eye..
even the judge began to cry.
 F
Around her head she had tied a rag of silk..
 G7
she said my daughter needs shoes and my baby needs milk.
CHORUS:
 F C
She want him under alimony..she want him under alimony.
 G7 F
Don't set no bail..give him NINETY days in jail.
 C G7
She want him under alimony.
#4.
 C
Billy jumped up and began to shout..man, let me tell you
what it's all about.
 F
You could fix this man and it's plain to see..
 G7
you've got to serve your time and you can't get free.
CHORUS:
 F C
She want him under alimony..she want him under alimony.
 G7 F
Don't set no bail..give him LIFE TIME in jail.
 C G7
She want him under alimony.
OUTRO:
 F
She want him under alimony..yeah, yeah.
 C
She want him under alimony..oh, oh.
 F
She want him under alimony..hey, hey.
 C
She want him under alimony..oh, oh..(Fade.)