The yankees came to Baldwin
they came upon the rear
They thought they'd find old Abner but old Abner was not there
So lay 10 dollars down
or 20 if you choose
For I can whip the yankee
that stole old Abner's shoes
Jeff Davis was a gentleman
Jeff Davis was no fool
Jeff Davis rode a dapple gray
And Abe Lincoln rode a mule
So lay 10 dollars down
or 20 if you choose
For I can take the hide off the yankee
that stole old Abner's shoes
The yankees took me prisoner
they used me rough it's true
They took from me my knapsack and they stole bys blanket too
So lay 10 dollars down
or 20 if you choose
For I can whip the scoundrel
that stole old Abner's shoes
The yankees took me prisoner
and if I get parole
I'll go right back and fight them
I will upon my soul
Then lay 10 dollars down
or 20 if you choose
For I can whip the yankee
that stole old Abner's shoes
For I can whip the yankee
that stole old Abner's shoes