When my baby she left me She left me with a mule to ride When my baby she left me She left me with a mule to ride Lord when her train left the station That old mule laid down and died Man, I sent this woman A brand new twenty dollar bill Lord, I sent that woman A brand new twenty dollar bill Man, if that don't bring her back I'm sure this old shotgun will Standing down on the landing When that big boat pull off and roll Standing down on the landing When that big boat pull off and roll Lord I just held up my hand because I know I wont see that little girl no more. I sent my baby A brand new twenty dollar bill Boys, I sent that little girl A brand new twenty dollar bill Lord if that don't bring her back I'm sure my shotgun will. Down that road I git to go.