Come on come on
Come on come on
Come on it’s such a joy
Come on it’s such a joy
Come on let’s take it easy
Come on let’s take it easy
Take it easy take it easy
Everybody’s got something to hide except for me and my monkey
(Ooh) The deeper you go the higher you fly
The higher you fly the deeper you go
So come on (Come on) come on
Come on it’s such a joy
Come on it’s such a joy
Come on let’s make it easy
Come on let’s take it easy (Oh)
Take it easy (Yeh yeh yeh) take it easy (Hoo)
Everybody’s got something to hide except for me and my monkey, yeah
Oh!
Your inside is out when your outside is in
Your outside is in when your inside is out
So come on (Ho) come on (Ho)
Come on it’s such a joy
Come on it’s such a joy
Come on let’s make it easy
Come on let’s make it easy
Make it easy (Hoo) make it easy (Hoo)
Everybody’s got something to hide except for me and my monkey
Hey!
Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on…
Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on…
The Joyful Mystery Behind the Lyrics
“Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey” is one of The Beatles’ most enigmatic and energetic songs. The repeated call to “come on” sets a tone of urgency and playfulness, inviting listeners into a whirlwind of joy and liberation. The lyrics are cryptic, hinting at hidden truths and personal freedom, with lines like “Everybody’s got something to hide except for me and my monkey.” This phrase teases the idea that everyone has secrets, while the singer claims transparency, possibly alluding to personal relationships or the complexities of fame. The playful wordplay in “Your inside is out when your outside is in” reflects the band’s fascination with paradoxes and turning perceptions upside down, a hallmark of their late 1960s work.
Song Credits
Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Release Year: 1968
Label: Apple Records