Ridin’ hump-back mule,

Ridin’ hump-back mule,

If you want to see pretty yaller gal,

She’s ridin’ a hump-back mule.

Ol’ massa bought pretty yaller gal,

Bought her from the South,

She wrapped her hair so tight

She couldn’t open her mouth.

Ridin’ hump-back mule,

Ridin’ hump-back mule,