The Donkey Serenade

by Vaughn Monroe

Vaughn Wilton Monroe (October 7, 1911 – May 21, 1973) was an American baritone singer, trumpeter and big band leader and actor, most popular in the 1940s and 1950s. He has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for recording and radio.

Year: 2000

There's a song in the air,
But the fair senorita doesn't seem to care,
For the song in the air.
So, I'll sing to the mule,
If you're sure she won't think
That I am just a fool,
Serenading a mule.

Amigo mio, does she not have a dainty bray?
She listens carefully to each 
Little tune you play.
La bella senorita!
Si, si, mi muchachita.
She'd love to sing it too 
If only she knew the way.
But try as she may, 
In her voice there's a flaw,
And all that the lady can say is,
"Hee haw!"

Senorita, donkey's feet are
Not so fleet as a mosquito,
But so sweet like my chiquita,
You're the one for me! (Hey!)

But try as she may,
In her voice there's a flaw,
And all that the lady can say is,
"Hee haw!"

Senorita, donkey's feet are
Not so fleet as a mosquito,
But so sweet like my chiquita,
You're the one for me!