Lyr Req: songs that speak of horses or mules

Subject: Lyr Add: SPOTTED MULE (Michael Gaither)
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 29 May 13 - 07:47 PM

Here's another one that Open Mike mentioned:


SPOTTED MULE
As sung by Michael Gaither on "Spotted Mule and Other Tales"

Saw him out on Larkin's farm, standin' in the rain.
They take in horses to raise and train.
This odd beast was just standin' in a field.
I think I know how he feels.

CHORUS: Spotted mule down Old Adobe Road,
Dad was donkey; mama was a roan.
I pass him ev'ry day on my way back home.
Wonder if he feels alone?

He's no Silver or Trigger, you see.
Won't be in the movies or up on the TV,
But if I had my way, I'd saddle him and sing:
"Hi-yo, spotted mule, away!" CHORUS

Pegasus rose from the blood of Medusa.
Spotted mule's mom was a brown appaloosa.
A mule doesn't breed; he's a one-of-a-kind.
If you're a misfit, friend, you're a friend o' mine. CHORUS

Yeah, he unique like you and me and everyone I know.
Wonder if he feels alone? (3x)

Subject: Lyr Add: GEORGIA MULES AND COUNTRY BOYS
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 29 May 13 - 08:22 PM

Mentioned by Arkie earlier:


GEORGIA MULES AND COUNTRY BOYS
As sung by The Osborne Brothers on "From Rocky Top to Muddy Bottom: The Songs of Boudleaux and Felice Bryant," "The Essential Bluegrass Collection," and "The World's Greatest Bluegrass Bands."

Georgia mules and country boys are fadin' fast away.

1. I know the world goes on; we can't keep livin' in the past.
Still there's a thing or two I sure do wish could last.
I've got a crazy case of blue nostalgia,
Remembering mules and corn fields out o' my past.

CHORUS: Well, you don't see many mules these days; you don't see many mules,
And you don't see many old boys balin' hay.
I ain't knockin' progress, but it hurts me some to say
That Georgia mules and country boys are fadin' fast away.

2. I see lots of kids these days in jeans of faded blue.
They never saw a mule, but they're nostalgic too.
They're tryin' hard to capture what is missing,
Although they know deep down those days are through. CHORUS

3. How many girls do you know now that ever milked a cow?
How many boys that ever walked behind a plow?
And who have you seen lately churnin' butter?
Who do you even know that might know how? CHORUS


[Also recorded by Dave Nichols on "Looking Back" and Georgia Class on "Lure Records: Getting Out of Hand."]

Subject: ADD: Mister, Here's Your Mule
From: GUEST,Mister, Here's Your Mule
Date: 29 May 13 - 08:59 PM

From the US Civil War we have this:

LYRICS

MISTER, HERE'S YOUR MULE

A Farmer came to camp one day, With milk and eggs to sell,
Upon a mule who oft would stray, To where no one could tell.
The Farmer, tired of his tramp, For hours was made the fool,
By everyone he met in camp, With "Mister, here's your mule."

CHORUS:
Come on, come on, Come on, old man, And don't be made a fool,
By everyone you meet in camp, With "Mister, here's your mule."

His eggs and chickens all were gone Before the break of day,
The "Mule" was heard of all along, That's what the soldiers say.
And still he hunted all day long, Alas! the witless fool,
Whil'st every man would sing the song Of "Mister, here's your mule."

CHORUS

The soldiers ran in laughing mood, On mischief were intent;
They lifted "Muley" on their backs, Around from tent to tent.
Thro' this hole, and that, they push'd His head, -- And made a rule,
To shout with humorous voices all, I say "Mister, here's your mule!"

Alas! one day the mule was miss'd, Ah! who could tell his fate?
The Farmer like a man bereft, Search'd early and search'd late,
And as he pass'd from camp to camp With stricken face -- the fool
Cried out to everyone he met, Oh! "Mister, where's my Mule?"

CHORUS


Bob Clayton

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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: songs that speak of horses or mules in t
From: mg
Date: 29 May 13 - 10:13 PM

I have a sad one about a donkey in the potato famine and unfortunately he gave his life so the family could perhaps survive.

Subject: Lyr Add: THIS OLD WHITE MULE OF MINE
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 31 May 13 - 08:13 PM

THIS OLD WHITE MULE OF MINE
As sung by Glen Campbell and the Green River Boys, on "Big Bluegrass Special"

Well, away up high in the mountain in the kingdom of the pine,
I live with with the best old pal I know, that old white mule of mine.

When they have a dance in the valley, I quit my job at the still,
I climb aboard my old white mule, and go ridin' down the hill.

Oh, his back's caved in and he's mighty thin,
But his legs are strong and fine.
I sing a song as we go along,
This old white mule of mine.

He shares the joys and sorrows, shares my bed and wine.
He even wants to share my girl, but that's where I draw the line.

The other night we quarreled and I caused him a nasty name,
So he kicked me down the mountainside, but I love him just the same.

Oh, his back's caved in and he's mighty thin,
But his legs are strong and fine,
So I sing a song as he carries me on,
This old white mule of mine.

Well, the judgment day's a-comin' and the golden stairs I'll climb.
I know St Peter will welcome me on this old white mule of mine.

Oh, his back's caved in and he's mighty thin,
But his legs are strong and fine,
So I sing my song as he carries me on,
This old white mule of mine.