1. A mule approached the thoroughbred one day
With joy filling his heart making him gay

2. He said my excellence has now come to light
And it's time you recognize my might

3. When yesterday you walked by my side
You wondered at my prancing stride

4. I strutted as folk exclaimed aloud
To which monarch belongs this proud steed?

5. The stallion laughed at his silly claim
And said as was typical of his vain

6. I never saw the mule dance with pride
Just heard the braying of an ass beside