Here's an old favorite of mine (origin unknown) as played by the Critton Hollow String Band of Paw Paw, W. Va. It sounded great with fiddle, guitar, hammered dulcimer and mandolin.
I'M A-GETTIN' READY T'GO As performed by the Critton Hollow String Band
1. I had a dream the other day (I'm a-gettin' ready t'go) The Devil come an' he took me away (I'm a-gettin' ready t'go) I'd always heard that place was hot, So I asked him if it was or not Well he wouldn't say "yes" or "no" or what, I'm a-gettin' ready t'go.
CHORUS: Sweet Home (Sweet Home) Love I'll have in Heaven Sweet Home (Sweet Home) Hear me moanin, Lo' Sweet Home (Sweet Home) Love I'll have in Heaven Hold the gates wide open Cause I'm a-gettin' ready t'go!
2. He showed that infernal land (I'm a-gettin' ready t'go) Where the imps was dancin' hand in hand (I'm a-gettin' ready t'go) Well, y'oughta seen them little devils prance, But I showed them a brand new dance When a pitchfork jabbed me right in the pants! I'm a-gettin' ready t'go! CHORUS
3. I asked when I'd get out again (I'm a-gettin' ready t'go) He looked at me with a devilish grin (I'm a-gettin' ready t'go) Now the way he laughed, I thought I'd croak He said, "Now I'll tell you a joke: When you go up, you'll go in smoke!" I'm a-gettin' ready t'go! CHORUS
4. Well, Lord, that awful dream I had (I'm a-gettin' ready t'go!) It left me feelin' mighty bad (I'm a-gettin' ready t'go!) So I took my Bible and a mouthful of cheese, And fell right down on my bended knees. I got more religion than a dog's got fleas. I'm a-gettin' ready t'go! CHORUS x 2