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 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 and I'll be prayin That I never see your face no more When my baby 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 that 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