Have you heard the many a story told by old and young with joy
After many deeds a daring that was done by the Johnson boys
That was done by the Johnson boys
That was done by the Johnson boys 
That was done by the Johnson boys

The Johnson boys were boys of honor, they knew how the fortune made
They knew how to hug and kiss them, oh but pretty girls don't be afraid
Oh but pretty girls don't be afraid 
Oh but pretty girls don't be afraid
Oh but pretty girls don't be afraid

They were lads of skill and courage and their sights were very far
And they joined the country service in that awful Civil War
In that awful Civil War 
In that awful Civil War
In that awful Civil War 

They were scouts in Rebels army and were known far and wide
When the Yankees saw them coming, they throw down their guns and hide
They throw down their guns and hide 
They throw down their guns and hide
They throw down their guns and hide