I never did what I was told
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I liked to have my way.
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I¡Ì¡×d never come when I was called
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That was my golden rule
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Let me tell you what became of me
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I grew up to be a mule.
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--- Instrumental ---
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When I was only very young
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I used to tell such tales
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I never liked to wash my face
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I'd even bite my nails.
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I'd never want to go to bed
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Now kids you please note
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Let me tell you what became of me
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I grew up to be a goat. (He grew up to be a goat.)
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When I was still a little boy
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I thought I knew it all
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I never listened to my folks
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Now pride must have a fall.
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I really thought I was so smart
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As crafty as a fox
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Let me tell you what became of me
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I grew up to be (an ox.)
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--- Instrumental ---
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Now if you would escape my fate
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And never be a mule
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If you don¡Ì¡×t want to be like me
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An ox, a goat, or a fool.
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Remember what I told to you
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And heed all my advice
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Let me tell you what'll become of you
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You'll grow up to be, quit nice...
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I Grew Up
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| Jim Reeves |
