Stubborn Like a Mule

Intro – laid back roots rock groove, piano and acoustic guitar] There’s a man on the edge of town Got his boots dug in the ground Storm can roll and thunder howl He won’t move an inch somehow People talk, they shake their heads Say he’s better off instead But he just tips his dusty hat And says “Son, I’ve thought of that” [Pre-Chorus] You can push and you can pull But you won’t move a stubborn mule [Chorus] Stubborn like a mule Standing in the middle of the road Kickin’ at the rules While the whole world tries to pull the load Call it pride or call it fuel Call it something slightly cruel But he ain’t nobody’s fool Just stubborn like a mule [Verse 2] Preachers preach and leaders shout Tell him what life’s all about Neighbors say the tide has turned But some lessons must be learned He just leans against the rail Spits his doubt into the pail Says “I hear what people say But I’ll do it my own way” [Pre-Chorus] You can argue, you can duel But you won’t move a stubborn mule [Chorus] Stubborn like a mule Standing in the middle of the road Kickin’ at the rules While the whole world tries to pull the load Call it pride or call it fuel Call it something slightly cruel But he ain’t nobody’s fool Just stubborn like a mule [Bridge – organ and harmony vocals] Maybe he’s wrong Maybe he’s right But he sleeps real good at night [Final Chorus] Stubborn like a mule Dust rising from his shoes Some folks bend and some just choose To never sing the easy blues Call it pride or call it fuel Maybe that’s the only rule He ain’t nobody’s fool Just stubborn like a mule [Outro – piano and organ fading] Stubborn… stubborn like a mule