Old Abe Lincoln Came Out of the Wilderness

1. Old Abe Lincoln came out of the wilderness,
out of the wilderness, out of the wilderness,
Old Abe Lincoln came out of the wilderness many long years ago.

Refrain
Many long years ago, many long years ago.
Old Abe Lincoln came out of the wilderness many long years ago.

2. Old Jeff Davis tore down the government,
tore down the government, tore down the government.
Old Jeff Davis tore down the government,
Many long years ago. Refrain

3. But Old Abe Lincoln built up another one,
built up another one, built up another one.
But Old Abe Lincoln built up another one,
Many long years ago. Refrain