This thread was on Mudcat several months ago with all sorts of variations and verses. Which really did not answer my questions about it. I first heard it back in the 1930's and where was a verse that ended "And thats the way they treat the bums at the Whaley Ave. Jail" THe Whaley ave jail was in New Haven, Ct. tho I guess any name could be used. As you can guess I am also interested in this song. Allan