Mule Skinner Blues

Mule Skinner Blues - Jimmie Rodgers/Jim Edwards

Good morning captain

Good morning shine

Do you need another mule skinner

Out on your new mud line

I like to work

I'm rollin' all the time

I can pop my initials

On a mule's behind

Hey little water boy

Bring that water 'round

If you don't like your job

Set that water bucket down

Workin' on the good roads

Dollar and a half a day ay

My good gal's waitin' on a Saturday night

Just to draw my pay

I'm goin' to town honey

What you want me to bring you back

Bring a pint o' booze

And a john B stetson hat

Bring it to me honey

I smell your bread a burnin'

Turn your damper down

If you ain't got a damper

Good gal turn your bread around