Tail end position on the county chain gang open-

One singer of this song, "Huddie" (Jeff H.) says it has "as many versions as there are magnolias in Mississippi" (some would say kudzu vines).
Variation is achieved mostly by incorporating lines or verses from old spirituals or gospel songs. In a recent thread on a similar 'trad' song, the correspondant posted what he called a 'complete' version. Of course there ain't one, and never will be as long as singers add their ideas.

"Huddie" version here" Aint No Grave