Masato, thanks for posting the Handy/Smith text. It certainly makes it easier to decipher some of Uncle Dave's slurrings. My transcription of Uncle Dave's version, posted above by Richie, should be amended:

Stanza 2, line 4 - although the last word certainly sounds a lot like 'flyin'', it is very probable that it is 'blind'. It occurs also in Papa Charlie Jackson's version.

Stanza 3, line 3 - from repeated listenings, I'm pretty sure he's singing 'gonna escape'.

Stanza 3, line 4 - with the insight of the Handy/Smith text, it is clear that Uncle Dave is singing 'The coppers forgot to lock the golden gate'.

The text is probably accurate enough now to post to the Uncle Dave lyrics thread.

--Stewie.