Today, Jim Sundquist, Jim Chuesberg and a revolving group of friends still play 52 weekends a year under the Fendermen moniker, delighting crowds with their effortless recapturing of the original Fendermen spirit, and the sounds of classic country and rock-a-billy. (from Fendermen's website http://www.fendermen.com/)
Mule
The Fendermen Lyrics
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Well, good morning to you.
Do you need another mule skinner
Down on your new mud run?
Ha, ha, hip, ee, ee
Well, I'm an old mule skinner,
From down Kentucky way,
Or I won't accept your pay.
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha,
Hee, hee, hee, hee, hee, ha, ha,
Well hey, hey.
Little water boy, come here boy,
Bring that water bucket around
Ha, ha, ha,
If you don't like your job
Water boy, put that bucket down
Ha, ha, ha, ee, ee, ha, ha, ha
Well, I'm an old mule skinner,
From down Kentucky way,
And I can make any mule listen,
Or I won't accept your pay.
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha,
Hee, hee, hee, hee, hee, ha, ha,
Well hey, hey.
The Fendermen's song "Mule Skinner Blues" is a classic country-blues song that has been covered by many artists over the years. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of an old mule skinner named Kentucky who is looking for work. The song begins with him greeting the captain and offering his services, asking if he needs another mule skinner. He then boasts about his abilities to make any mule listen to him or he won't accept payment. The chorus is filled with his infectious laughter, a reminder of the joy and humor that can be found in the tough job of a mule skinner.
The song also includes a little water boy who is tasked with bringing water to the mules on the job. Kentucky playfully warns the water boy that if he doesn't like his job, he should just put the bucket down. The song closes with another repetition of the chorus, with Kentucky once again proclaiming his skills as a mule skinner.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, good morning, Captain!
Greetings, Captain.
Well, good morning to you.
Greetings to you too.
Do you need another mule skinner
Down on your new mud run?
Are you in need of another mule driver for your new site?
Ha, ha, hip, ee, ee
(laughing and making strange sounds)
Well, I'm an old mule skinner,
From down Kentucky way,
And I can make any mule listen,
Or I won't accept your pay.
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha,
Hee, hee, hee, hee, hee, ha, ha,
Well hey, hey.
I am an experienced mule driver from Kentucky and I have the ability to train any mule to listen attentively, or I won't accept payment. (Laughing)
Little water boy, come here boy,
Bring that water bucket around
Ha, ha, ha,
If you don't like your job
Water boy, put that bucket down
Ha, ha, ha, ee, ee, ha, ha, ha
Hey water boy, come here and bring me some water. (Laughing) If you don't enjoy your work, you shouldn't continue doing it. (Laughing and making strange sounds)
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jimmie Rodgers, George Vaughn
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