New Muleskinner Blues

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William Smith Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) was an American musician who created the style of music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys," named for Monroe's home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 60 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader. He is often referred to as The Father of Bluegrass. more »

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New Muleskinner Blues - Bill Monroe
(Album: My All Time Country Favorites; Rodgers/Vaughn)

Good mornin', foreman good mornin', boss
Do you need another mule skinner
With a blacksnake whip to toss.

Refrain:
Yodel lay, ee ee, yodel ay ee ee.

Lord, I been workin' hard
An' ah feel so bad!
I've got a good woman
An' I want to keep 'er glad.

Refrain:

I'm an ol' mule skinner from down Kentucky way
I can make any mule listen
Or I won't accept no pay.

Refrain:

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