I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)

Now I'm the king of the swingers, oh, the jungle VIP

I've reached the top and had to stop, and that's what's botherin' me

I wanna be a man, man-cub, and stroll right into town

And be just like the other men, I'm tired of monkeyin' around

Oh, ooh-be-doo, I wanna be like you

I wanna walk like you, talk like you too

You'll see it's true, an ape like me

Can learn to be human too

Gee, cousin Louis, you're doin' real good

Now here's your part of the deal, cuz

Lay the secret on me of man's red fire

But I don't know how to make fire

Now don't try to kid me, man-cub, I made a deal with you

What I desire is man's red fire to make my dream come true

Now give me the secret, man-cub, come on, clue me what to do

Give me the power of man's red flower so I can be like you

Gettin' mad, baby

You, I wanna be like you

I wanna walk like you, talk like you too

You'll see it's true, someone like me

Can learn to be like someone like me

Take me home, Daddy

Can learn to be like someone like you

One more time

Yeah, can learn to be like someone like me