diff --git a/monkeyspank b/monkeyspank
index 5361660..e2beaf1 100755
--- a/monkeyspank
+++ b/monkeyspank
@@ -40,10 +40,10 @@ def game(mode):
     pygame.mixer.music.pause()
     encourage = int(time.time())
     lose = False
+    cut_scene(sounds, 'start-game')
     startTime = time.time()
     totalTime = startTime
     global spanks
-    cut_scene(sounds, 'start-game')
     taunt = monkey_taunt()
     timeOut = time.time()
     while lose == False: