Verse 1: Born in Stillwater, eighteen-seventeen Son of John and Anna, a world yet unseen Learned to work leather with his skillful hands Making shoes and boots across the land Verse 2: Met Sarah Knapp in Newton town Daughter of a cobbler with a leather crown Six children blessed their loving home As westward dreams began to roam Chorus: David Auble, honest through and through Making his way with leather and glue From New Jersey shores to Indiana's heart Building a legacy that would never part Verse 3: Newark's factories called his name But Terre Haute would bring him fame On Main Street with his shop so fine Honest business stood the test of time Chorus: David Auble, honest through and through Making his way with leather and glue From New Jersey shores to Indiana's heart Building a legacy that would never part Bridge: Pride in his first vote for Harrison Faith in the Methodist congregation Years of work and family ties Building a life 'neath Indiana skies Verse 4: Two years an invalid, but never alone Wife and children near his home March twenty-two, eighteen ninety-four The cobbler closed his final door Chorus: David Auble, honest through and through Making his way with leather and glue From New Jersey shores to Indiana's heart Building a legacy that would never part Outro: Now Woodlawn keeps his peaceful rest An honored citizen who passed life's test David Auble's story lives on In every stitch and leather drawn In every stitch... and leather drawn
