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I Can Whip the Scoundrel Lyrics by Tennessee Ernie Ford

Civil War Songs of the South

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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
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Tennessee Ernie Ford

Tennessee Ernie Ford

About “I Can Whip the Scoundrel” by Tennessee Ernie Ford

Read the complete lyrics to "I Can Whip the Scoundrel" by Tennessee Ernie Ford from the album "Civil War Songs of the South". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Folk, Country.

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"I Can Whip the Scoundrel" is credited to Tennessee Ernie Ford. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"I Can Whip the Scoundrel" appears on "Civil War Songs of the South".

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