I Grew Up Lyrics - Jim Reeves

I never did what I was told 

I liked to have my way. 

I'd never come when I was called 

That was my golden rule 

Let me tell you what became of me 

I grew up to be a mule. 

--- Instrumental --- 

When I was only very young 

I used to tell such tales 

I never liked to wash my face 

I'd even bite my nails. 

I'd never want to go to bed 

Now kids you please note 

Let me tell you what became of me 

I grew up to be a goat. (He grew up to be a goat.) 

When I was still a little boy 

I thought I knew it all 

I never listened to my folks 

Now pride must have a fall. 

I really thought I was so smart 

As crafty as a fox 

Let me tell you what became of me 

I grew up to be (an ox.) 

--- Instrumental --- 

Now if you would escape my fate 

And never be a mule 

If you don??t want to be like me 

An ox, a goat, or a fool. 

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Remember what I told to you 

And heed all my advice 

Let me tell you what'll become of you 

You'll grow up to be, quit nice... 

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