New Mule to Ride

I got a new mule to ride The old one needed shooting
 Don't consider it a crime
 Fifty bucks from an old junkyard
 Get on top and you'll go far
 It don't need to be justified
 I got a new mule to ride
 It's not too bright but it sure is strong Hitched to a wagon, easy to use
 How can a deal like that be wrong?
 Anyhow you can make it
 Anytime you can take it
 No matter what it's called
 Might as well fake it
 See if you're redeemed
 Seen me in a mask uptown
 Painted lips, hair hanging down
 Say "Ain't you ever been satisfied?"
 I wasn't raised to touch the ground
 Four legs are better than two
 Drive them hard before you lose
 The illusion of dignity
 It passes with the moon
 I don't want to face myself
 Give me another name
 The keys to someone else
 I won't ever have to die
 I got a new mule to ride
 Never tried to defy it
 Or pretend to deny it
 No matter the price I'm good for it
 Yes I shall be redeemed
 She got a new mule to ride The old one needed shooting
 Don't consider it a crime
 Ride it from the grave to New Orleans
 From Cry Me a River to Troublesome Creek
 Before the Devil comes
 Say Time for getting on
 To the business of your dreams