bluegrassmessengers.com gives lyrics to nine versions of this old fiddle tune. (Probably listed in the main thread (origin) but I will repeat the link here:
http://www.bluegrassmessengers.com/fiddle-lyrics-s-aspx

Macon
Parker and Dodd
Bandy
Kingston Trio
Captain Bob
Roger McGuinn
Jenes Cottrell
Bog Trotters
Van Morrison

First on records, melody only, Uncle Bunt Stevens 1926; First record with lyrics, Uncle Dave Macon 1927; it and many subsequent lyrics filled with floaters. Detailed information at bluegrassmessengers.com