Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup — Coal Black Mare

[Verse 1] I got a coal black mare Oh lordy, how that horse can run I got a coal black mare Oh lord, how that horse can run Yes, she win every race Man, you don't see how it's done [Verse 2] I give her three gold teeth I put earrings in her ear I give her three gold teeth I put earrings in her ear Now there ain't no need a-worryin' I did swear the stuff is here [Verse 3] I cut her mane I put streamline shoes on her feet I cut her mane I put streamline shoes on her feet Now they a horse in Kentucky I do swear my horse can be [Verse 4] Say she foxtrotted, babe And I rode that horse today Say she foxtrotted, babe And I rode that horse today Now when mornin' come She had never broke her gait [Verse 5] She's a coal black mare She got a long black curly mane She's a coal black mare She got a long black curly mane Yes, and I'll follow that horse Man, in any land