Monkey and Chimp (Abba dabba dabba)
Song Lyrics & Words
Way down in the congo land sitting in a coconut tree,
there was a monkey and a chimp--and Lordy how she loved him.
Everynight in the pale moonlight sitting in the coconut tree,
these love words she always said to he...
"Abba dabba dabba dabba dabba dabba dabba"
said the monkey to the chimp.
"Abba dabba dabba dabba dabba dabba dabba"
said the chimpee to the monk.
All night long they chattered away.
All day long they were happy and gay,
swinging and swaying in a honky, tonky way.
"Abba dabba dabba dabba dabba dabba dabba"
said the chimp, "I love but you."
Abba dabba dabba in monkey talk means
"Chimp, I love you too."
Then the ol' baboon, one night in June,
married them and very soon,
they sailed away on an abba dabba honeymoon.
Information About This Song
Written by Aurthur Fields and Walter Donovan, believed to be published in 1914. Used in the film King of Jazz in 1930. A rendition of the song performed by Arthur Collins & Byron G. Harlan
This song was popularized by singer-actress Debbie Reynolds who sang the song in the 1950 movie "Two Weeks In Love." And she still performs this very song during her nite-club act to this date. Information courtesy "TheGuitarGuy"
Comments (13)
By Erica in Galloway, Usa on 20 March 2009
My dad used to sing this when I still lived at home. Now that my 13-year-old son has developed a keen interest in primates, this song will enjoy a revival in our household!
By Paul in Douglasville Georgia Usa on 8 April 2009
what a great song, i can remember when my parents used to sing it when i was a little kid, glad to know that a song like this is still around to teach my grandchild luke
By Liz in Virginia, Usa on 21 April 2009
I've been singing this song, out of the blue, but couldn't remember all the words, and my husband thought I made it up! Now I can sing it all to him, and to the grandsons too!
By Stephanie in Canberra Australia on 7 May 2009
ditto to all the previous comments. I'm over the moon to read comments that have been running thru my head since trying to remember all the words that my mum use to sing when I was a kid (I'm now 60). Now I can sing it to my grandkids.
By Bev in Columbia, Sc - Usa on 22 May 2009
My mother used to sing this and all I could remember was the first line of the chorus. Mom is in a nursing home with Alzheimer's and I've sung that one line and she relates to it. Can't wait to sing the entire song and see her reaction! The other song I do remember the words to is School Days, School Days, Dear old golden rule days.........
By Pete in Trenton Nj on 24 June 2009
I had forgotten all about this song, but after watch the daily press show of the President, the song came back to me
By Danielle in Lancaster, Usa on 23 August 2009
My grandmother used to sing this song to me while swinging on the front porch swing. It is on of my fondest childhood memories. She passed away before my boys were born and I've always wished I could sing this song to them. I can't wait to sing this song to them. I printed out two copies to put in each of their scrapbooks so someday they will be able to sing this song to their children. Thank you so much :*)
By Brandi in Cherry Hill, Nj Usa on 3 September 2009
My Gram used to sing this to me, and now I sing it to my newborn!
By Ellen in Plymouth,ct Usa on 16 September 2009
I've been singing this song to my granddaughter but didn't know all the words! Now I do, thanks to you. Grandpa & I appreciate it!
By Williamson in Manhattan, New York, Usa on 18 September 2009
OMG! From all of the comments -- except funny Pete in NJ -- it seems that if U don't have grandchildren, fahgedabout this song! Well, 'abba fabba qabba dabba zabba' which means that I am Gay and don't have (nor need) any grankids. But, I, at unexpected times, sing this song to my longtime and much younger boyfriend AnDre! Originally, he too (like Liz in VA), thought I made it up! The song is so campy, what Gay wouldn't like it? And, besides, all Gays of age luv Debbie Reynolds!
By Linda in Pensacola, Fl, Usa on 3 October 2009
This song came to mind last week and i have been singing it all week long. But just the words to the first two lines. My husband couldn't believe I was going to download it and Print, yes, actually print out the lyrics. So catchy and something from my childhood.
By Eric in Boynton Beach, Fl on 8 October 2009
Is there a way I could get the recording of this song? My papa used to sing it to my kids, who HAVE BRABD NEW KIDS NOW, but my Papas not around anymore... :-( I kind of remember the melody, but I sure would like to get it right... Anybody? (Without breaking any laws of course.) Thanks, IMSum1Good@gmail.com Peace.
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By Eileen in Orem, Usa on 13 March 2009
I've been singing this song since I heard my mom sing it to me 60 years ago but never knew all the words. What a thrill to check onto the internet and find all the words--now I can sing the RIGHT words to my grandchildren to keep the cycle of fun going. Thanks!