The Yankees came to Baldwin
They came up in the rear
They thought they'd find old Abner
But old Abner was not here

So lay ten dollars down
Or twenty if you choose
For I can whip the Yankee
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

So lay ten dollars down
Or twenty if you choose
For I can take the hat 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 stole my blankets too

So lay ten dollars down
Or twenty 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

So lay ten dollars down
Or twenty 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