mark knopfler
punish the monkey
They're driving long nails into coffins You've been having sleepless nights You've gone as quiet as a church mouse And checking on your rights  The boss has hung you out to dry And it looks as though Punish the monkey And let the organ grinder go  you've been talking to a lawyer Are you gonna pretend That you and your employer Are still the best of friends  Somebody's gonna take the fall There's your quid pro quo Punish the monkey Punish the monkey, yeah Punish the monkey And let the organ grinder go  Here comes a policeman He won't be sidetracked He's asking 'bout a smoking gun He's after the bad  It's a quiet life from here on in You dropped your poisoned cup The telephone is ringing But you're not picking up  Times I've said are flunky And everybody knows Punish the monkey (Punish the monkey) Punish the monkey, yeah (Punish the monkey) Punish the monkey And let the organ grinder go  Punish the monkey (Punish the monkey) Punish the monkey, yeah (Punish the monkey) Punish the monkey And let the organ grinder go  Punish the monkey Punish the monkey Punish the monkey Punish the monkey