Them good old boys they kept their trust despite the rising crime Clean white robes, good strong ropes, they’re just doing fine When the South came second best, good old Dixie was in a mess Got together the men in white, the South wouldn’t give up without fight
I said, don't give up hope Well they can cope Don't give up hope Fetch that rope
Carpet baggers from the North, encouraged strengthened laws All they brought was misery, like vultures in a war Law and order really died, the Klansmen didn't flinch If somebody broke the law he was likely to get lynched
I said, don't give up hope Well they can cope Don't give up hope Fetch that rope
I said, don't give up hope Well they can cope Don't give up hope Fetch that rope