Abraham (feat. The Ken Darby Singers & John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra)

Upon a February morn' A tiny baby boy was born Abraham, Abraham When he grew up, this tiny babe Folks all called him Honest Abe Abraham, Abraham In 1860, he became The 16th president And now, he's in the hall of fame A most respected gent That's why we celebrate This blessed February date Abraham, Abraham When black folks lived in slavery Who was it set the darkie free? (Who that?) Abraham, Abraham When trouble came down from the shelf Who's heart was bigger than himself? Abraham, Abraham The country's going to the dogs They shouted loud and long Then from a cabin made out of logs The right man come along And that is why we celebrate This blessed February date Abraham, Abraham The U.S.A.'s united, thanks To one whose name was Nancy Hanks Abraham, Abraham She gave this land the finest son Who ever went to Washington Abraham, Abraham Someone told him General Grant Was drinking every night He answered, "Go see if you can't Get all my generals tight" That's why we celebrate This blessed February date Abraham, Abraham Thank the Lord for Abraham Abraham