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This was one of the first four songs Jordan wrote.
listen to the intro for an explanation.
Hear studio version on "The Monkey Puzzle" CD

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THE MONKEY PUZZLE TREE, by Jordan Rand

There are sleepers
In skinner Alley
There are theatre patrons
In the rain.
The matinee crowd
Can’t be cleared out
‘Till the sleepers
Have all been swept away.
AND I’LL MEET YOU
UNDER THE MONKEY PUZZLE TREE.
WE WILL KEEP DRY
AND THE WORLD WILL LET US BE.
I CAN SEE YOU
AND I KNOW THAT YOU SEE ME
AND I’LL LOVE YOU
UNDER THE MONKEY PUZZLE TREE.

There’s a screamer down on the corner
There’s a lunatic howling at the moon,
While a car alarm sings disharmony
And a distant siren helps fill out the tune.
There are psychics on my TV set
Taking phone calls every hour of the day.
There are salesmen on my doorstep
And my “Not Welcome” mat won’t make them go away.
AND I’LL MEET YOU
UNDER THE MONKEY PUZZLE TREE.
WE WILL KEEP DRY
AND THE WORLD WILL LET US BE.
I CAN SEE YOU
AND I KNOW THAT YOU SEE ME
AND I’LL LOVE YOU
UNDER THE MONKEY PUZZLE TREE.

There are wailers down in the graveyard
All dressed in black, all lined up in a row.
There are watchers in the dayroom
Taking note of what we say and where we go.
AND I’LL MEET YOU
UNDER THE MONKEY PUZZLE TREE.
WE WILL KEEP DRY
AND THE WORLD WILL LET US BE.
I CAN SEE YOU
AND I KNOW THAT YOU SEE ME
AND I’LL LOVE YOU
UNDER THE MONKEY PUZZLE TREE.

credits

from Jordan's Treasures: Live mixes of Jordan Rand Songs, released November 4, 2015
Performed live in Marin County, 1993.
© 2015 Joanne Rand, Homefire Productions, BMI
Lyrics by Jordan Rand

Guitar, Vocal: Joanne Rand
Violin: Jim Hurley
Bass: Jeff Martin
Drums: Jack Springett
Congas & Percussion: Scott Deal
Backup vocals: Kirana Mayii

Digital remix by Piet Dalmolen (Universal Balance Studios, Arcata, CA)

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Joanne Rand Arcata

“A fixture of the Northern California folk scene, Rand’s life, activism & art are woven seamlessly together. A celebrated musician, composer & teacher. From stripped-down folk songs to lush, textured rock arrangements, she makes consistently engaging, perceptive, universal music.”-SFStation.com 2012. Touring nationally for 30 years, Rand is currently releasing 15th CD of original songs. ... more

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