A fire in his nose and a bow in his back
The ole roan's got green in his eyes
Can't nobody ride him but Boss Jack
Angels gonna bring that chariot from above floppin'
Then you hitch up the wagon, take it to the gin
Caught a heap of catfish, goggle eye and carp
Now here while back, when the crop was laid by
Work a little faster, fill your sack
Mean as the devil and twice as wise
When you know that horse, you'll leave him alone
Remember who took us on a big fish fry?
Gabriel gonna blow for you and me
Well, someday old Boss Jack is gonna set us all free
Dashed and sang to the guitar and the harp
He's a ridin' straddle of a single foot roan
Finish pickin' before the winter sets in
Come on children, bend your back
