[Verse 1]
Well, a-way up high in the mountain
In the kingdom of the pine
I live with the best old pal I know
That old white mule of mine

[Verse 2]
When they have a dance in the valley
I quit my job at the still
I climb aboard my old white mule
And go a-ridin' down the hill

[Chorus]
Oh, his back's caved-in and he's mighty thin
But his legs are strong and fine
I sing a song as we go along
This old white mule of mine

[Verse 3]
He shares my joys and sorrows
He shares my bed and wine
He even wants to share my girl
But that's where I draw the line

[Verse 4]
The other night, we quarreled
And I called him a nasty name
So he kicked me down the mountainside
But I love him just the same
[Chorus]
Oh, his back's caved-in and he's mighty thin
But his legs are strong and fine
So I sing a song as he carries me on
This old white mule of mine

[Verse 5]
Well, the judgment day's a-coming
And the Golden Stars I'll climb
I know St. Peter will welcome me
And this old white mule of mine

[Chorus]
Oh, his back's caved-in and he's mighty thin
But his legs are strong and fine
So I sing my song as he carries me on
This old white mule of mine