Blind Lemon Jefferson — Balky Mule Blues lyrics

Lyrics

I got up this morning: sure was feeling fine
I heard a rap at the door: must be that bad cat woman of mine
She was fussing she was fighting: and acting like a doggone fool
And hemming and a‑hawing: and acting just like a balky
mule
Bad cat ain’t no wildcat: and he’s going to stay home at night
But when it comes to squabbling: he sure can scratch and
bite
I got up this morning: I was easing across this floor
Now my bad cat’s leaving me: ain’t going to catch my mice no more
I was standing on the corner: when they brought me the
bad cat news
Now here come my bad cat mama: to run me away with them
bad cat blues