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 ten dollars down, or twenty if you choose, for I can whoop 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 ten dollars down, or twenty 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 my blankets too.So lay ten dollars down, or twenty if you choose, for I can whoop 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 whoop the Yankee that stole old Abner's shoes.For I can whoop the Yankee that stole old Abner's shoes.For I can whoop the Yankee that stole old Abner's shoes.