I remember Ronstadt and Tommy and Dickie doing this but also my mom. She sang some different words as I remember. My mom was from the south coast of North Carolina in Brunswick County, and she taught me songs like "Go Tell Aunt Hattie" ( known elsewhere as "Aunt Rhody"), The Riddle Song, and "I Am A Rovin' Gambler". Wish I could find more about all of them as I like to include stories.