Odetta — Muleskinner Blues

Good morning, Captain Good morning, son Good morning, Captain, good morning, son D'you need another muleskinner On your noon mule run? Been working on the railroad I got a dollar and a dime a day Been working on the railroad Dollar and a dime a day Three women waitin' on a Saturday night Just to draw my pay I like to work Rolling all the time I like to work Rolling all the time I can carve my initials On any mule's behind Good morning, Captain Good morning, son Good morning, Captain, good morning, son D'you need another muleskinner On your noon mule run? Hey there, you little water-boy Bring your bucket round Hey there, you little water-boy Bring your bucket round If you don’t like your job, then buddy Put your bucket down Good morning, Captain Good morning, son