"The Electrified Donkey" is a humorous country song performed by Johnny Horton. The lyrics tell a story about a farmer who buys a donkey to help him plow his fields during the fall. However, the donkey keeps running away, forcing the farmer to construct an electrified fence to keep him confined. The farmer sets up a wire with a battery charge in order to shock the donkey and deter it from escaping. However, the donkey's encounters with the electrified fence lead to comical and unexpected reactions. The donkey backs up into the fence for the first time, causing him to bray loudly and jump high in the air. As time goes by, the farmer realizes that he hasn't seen his donkey since that incident. He receives word that a donkey matching his description, named Jack, has been spotted in Albuquerque and Palomar. The song humorously suggests that the donkey's unpredictable behavior caused him to venture into unexpected places. Overall, the song is a light-hearted tale highlighting the consequences of the farmer's attempt to keep his donkey contained with an electrified fence. "The Electrified Donkey" showcases Johnny Horton's storytelling ability while providing a humorous twist on a simple farming situation.
