My Baby She Left Me

(She Left Me a Mule to Ride)

by Sonny Boy Williamson

performed by Junior Wells and Buddy Guy





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

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

Now if that don't bring her back, I'm sure this old shotgun will



Lake Michigan ain't no river, Chicago ain't no hill town

Lake Michigan ain't no river, Chicago ain't no hill town

If I feel like this tomorrow I'm gonna clear out be back down Memphis bound



[harp solo x2]



I'll be standing down on the landing when the big boat pull off and roll

I'll be standing on the landing when the big boat pull off and roll

I'll be hopin I'll be prayin I don't see your face no more



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

When her train left the station that old mule laid down and died



Lord I sent this woman a brand new twenty dollar bill

Man I sent my baby a brand new twenty dollar bill

Now if that don't bring her back, I'm sure my shotgun will



[harp solo to end]





[transcribed by jterrasi@interaccess.com