SouthernCelt,sorry for an obvious misunderstanding caused be my non-knowledge of Jimmie's song. One (that's me) should not talk about a song whithout knowing about the song and its background.
Concerning the "moaning/groaning lines" I mistakenly thought this should mean yodellin' because I do remember that most successfully he practiced this technique. Because I'm from germany I know a lot about yodelling so this remark was not a prejorative one.
And without a doubt he wasn't an alcoholic. He died of pneumonia, didn't he?
Last but not least: I still feel, that the lyrics are somewhat funny/amusing (german: lustig. That's my ongoing impression of this obviously nice song of Jimmie.

Peace, Manfred