As I was walking down the street night A pretty girl came into sight I bowed and smiled and her name She said, "Hold it bud, I don't play game" I reached in my pocket, and to her big There was Lincoln staring her in the eyes
On a greenback, greenback dollar Just a piece of paper, coated with chlorophyll
She looked at me with familiar desire Her eyes lit up like they were on She said, "My name's Flo, and on the right track But here, daddy, I wear furs on my back So if you to have fun in this man's land Let Lincoln and Jackson shaking hands"
On a greenback, greenback dollar Just a little of paper, coated with chlorophyll
I know what I was getting into But I Lincoln and Jackson, too I didn't mind them fade out of sight I knew I'd have some fun last night Whenever you in and looking for a thrill If Lincoln can't get it, sure will
On a greenback, greenback bill Just a little piece of paper, coated chlorophyll
We went to a nightspot where the were low Dined and danced, and I was to go I got out of my seat, and when Flo She said, "Hold on daddy, I powder my nose" I sat back down with a face she went down to the powder place
With my greenback, greenback bill Just a little piece of paper, coated chlorophyll
The music stopped and the lights on I looked and saw I was all alone I didn't how long Flo had been gone But a nose powder sure didn't take long I the place with tears in my eyes As I waved Lincoln and Jackson a goodbye
On a greenback, dollar bill Just a little of paper, coated with chlorophyll