Intro   F  C  F

Verse 1

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Well a way up high in the mountains
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In the kingdom of the Pine
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I live with the best old pal I know
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That old white mule of mine

Verse 2


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

Chorus 1


Oh his back's caved in and he's mighty thin
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But his legs are strong and fine

I sing a song as we go along
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This old white mule of mine

Riff  F  Bb  F  C  F

Verse 3


He shares my joys and sorrows
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He shares my bed and my wine
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He even wants to share my girl
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But thats where I draw the line

Verse 4

The other night we quarreled
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And I called him a nasty name
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So he kicked me down the mountain side
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But I love him just the same

Chorus 2


Oh His back's caved in and he's mighty thin
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But his legs are strong and fine

So I sing a song as he carries me on
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This old white mule of mine

Verse 5


Well The judgment days a coming 
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And the Golden Stars I'll climb
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I know St. Peter will welcome me 
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An this old white mule of mine


Chorus 3


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