When I done quit hollerin' baby. I believe I'll shake 'em on down. Get my babe won't be late You know by that I mean. seconds late. Ah must I holler Must I shake 'em on down. Well I've been mistreated babe I believe I'll shake. 'em on down.. Well I ain't no monkey. I can't climb no tree. No brown skin woman gonna make no monkey out of me. I ain't no monkey Sure can't climb no tree. I been mistreated babe I believe. I'll shake 'em on down. Well I've been mistreated babe I believe. I'll shake 'em on down.. Listen mama Put on your mornin' gown'. Put in your nightshirt Mama we gonna shake 'em down. Must I holler? Must I shake 'em on down?. Gave my baby a twenty dollar bill. If that don't get her Sure my shot shot. shot-gun will. Yeah I gave my baby a twenty dollar bill