He hit the floor at four in the morning He milked the cow, plowed with the mule Wore overalls and bargain shoes He can pick the hound of the old banjo Who do I mean? I mean Donnie Hawk Just stick around and you'll know He can pick the hound of the old banjo He worked so hard from the break of day With toil and sweat he worked for hay Had a forty-four bank and he drove aboard Spent a lot of time, talked to the board He can pick the hound of the old banjo Who do I mean? I mean Donnie Hawk Just stick around and you'll know He can pick the hound of the old banjo His words were shared by his mom and two New-eyed girls with Riley's suit They both moved on to the other side Their lives we know, both true and tried He can pick the hound of the old banjo Who do I mean? I mean Donnie Hawk Just stick around and you'll know He can pick the hound of the old banjo He can pick the hound of the old banjo