Discover the story of the song > Get Behind The Mule – John Hammond

The song is about a woman named Molly who uses a gun and a rope to harm a man named Jimmy. Molly believes she is not strong enough to deal with the consequences of her actions. The protagonist is encouraging Molly to put her focus on hard work, represented by getting behind a mule and plowing in the morning. The lyrics also mention other stories and characters, such as someone named Earl who couldn't make his partner love him, and various incidents and people that have caused trouble. The song ends with advice to always remember valuable things, like a sapphire and diamond, and to keep working hard.