Listen here men : what I've got to say
Monday and Tuesday : is [Mr Owens's] auction day

Get your money in your hand : and don't be long
Can't buy from a better man : than Mr Owens

He's a man that sells : he's a man that buys
I bet you my life : he'll treat you right

When you wake up Monday morning : with the stockyard blues
Come and talk to Mr Owens : about his good‑looking mules

I know he's good : I know he's nice and kind
Have a talk with him : before you start to buying

The Union Stockyards : is a good place to go
Not for so much talk : but to spend your dough

I want you to understand : every word I say
Monday and Tuesday : is [Mr Owens's] auction day

I want all of you men : to meet me there
Speak to Mr Kelly : he's the auctioneer