The Yankees came to Baldwin, they came up in the rear; they thought they’d find old Abner, but old Abner was not here. Chorus: So lay ten dollars down, or twenty if you choose, for I can whip the scoundrel that stole old Abner’s shoes.
Jeff Davis was a gentleman, Abe Lincoln was a fool, Jeff Davis rode a dapple gray, Abe Lincoln rode a mule.
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The Yankees took me prisoner, they used me rough, ist true; they took from me my knapsack, and stole my blanket too.
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The Yankees took me prisoner, and if I can get parole, I’ll go right back and fight them, I will, upon my soul.