Hammers and nails built the country Hammers and nails made it strong Hammers and nails in my wagon Come on mule roll along The early settlers waited for the months to go by Listening for the peddler And his things they might buy Many of mother waited for the things he would bring They'd know he was coming When they would hear him sing Blue ribbons for a little girl's hair Threads and needles for the ladie's fair Get along mule move down that trail I've got tonics here that will keep you strong Books to read when the days are long And for the men It's hammers and nails Hammers and nails built the country Hammers and nails made it strong Hammers and nails in my wagon Come on mule roll along Yeah there was crockett, houston, Boone, wild bill Stories of men with the great iron will But somehow some of the books now fail to mention The drummer who help to build this great nation I got seeds to plant for the black land farm Guns and bullets when they must use arms Get along mule no time to fail Reverend Jones I know will need these bibles He's gonna hold a big revival When they built his church with hammers and nails Hammers and nails built the country Hammers and nails made it strong Hammers and nails in my wagon Come on mule roll along Roll along, roll along, roll along, roll alvong, roll along, roll along