"The Negotiation Limerick File" is a song by American hip-hop group the Beastie Boys, released as a single from their fifth studio album Hello Nasty.

It peaked at #29 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks Chart.

The version on the CD single is 30 seconds longer (3:16) than the album version (2:46).CD Single It features extended instrumental sections with flanging effects. This song is unique because every verse is made up of five-line limericks.

Track listing "The Negotiation Limerick File" – 3:16 "Three MCs and One DJ" (Live Video version) – 2:46 "Putting Shame in Your Game" (Prunes Remix) – 4:17 "The Negotiation Limerick File" (Handsome Boy Modeling School Makeover) – 4:33 "The Negotiation Limerick File" (The 41 Small Star Remix) – 3:24

Charts Chart (1999)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA) N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.111US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks29

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