Key of G or A or D. Two low parts, two high parts. Some fiddlers hold the "Lost John" part for a very long time.
Old time versions from Digital Library of Appalachia: - Fiddle by Lester McCumbers, key of A, crooked [Utoob, also at right]
- Rock Mt. Ramblers, fast clawhammer [utoob] key of D
- Fast stringband version by Dry Hill Draggers [DLA] key of D
- Fiddle & sing by WL Gregory & Clyde Davenport [DLA]
- Slow fiddle & sing by Jim & Ruby Ann Gaskin [DLA] key of G, square
- Fiddle & Guitar by Fox & Branch [utoob]
- Slate Mountain Ramblers [utoob]. Richard Bowman fiddles and daughter sings. Key of D. Fiddler says, "I love that one. How does that go?" There is a third part that comes before the "Lost John" chorus but only when the singer isn't singing. Medley into Chicken Reel.
- Bill Birchfield (Roan Mt. Hilltoppers) [utoob in the dark] key of A. Two of each part, both really short. Very crooked; one beat after "Lost John" and no beats between parts.
- Very clean playing and singing by the Blue Ridge Entertainers [some noise, lots of noise].
Bluesy harmonica versions from Digital Library of Appalachia: - by Lily May Ledford [DLA]
- by Jewel Middleton [DLA]
- by Spencer Moore [DLA]
- by Red Parham & George Pegram [DLA]
- by Cousin Emmy [DLA], she sings
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