Art Thieme also recorded a version, interlaced with wonderful tall tale called 'The Great Racoon Hunt'. As far as I recall, Art's lyrics came from a recording by Grandpa Jones:


UNCLE EPH [AND] THE GREAT RACOON HUNT
As recorded by Art Thieme on "That's the Ticket" (1983)

1. Well, I hitched my horse up to my hack,
Buckled my banjo to my back.
The buckle broke and the banjo flew.
Devil got the buckle and the banjo too.

CHORUS: Uncle Eph's got the coon and gone on, gone on, gone on.
Uncle Eph's got the coon and gone on
And he's left us lookin' up a tree.

2. Well, what kind of slippers does the angels wear,
Slippin' and a-slidin' on the golden stair?
Golden slippers, silver socks.
Drop your nickels in the missionary box. CHORUS

3. Oh, wake up, sister; don't you sleep too late.
Keep your eyes on the golden gate.
Get out there and dance by the light of the moon.
Here comes Eph just a-fetchin' of the coon. CHORUS

[Narration of tale]

4. Oh, when Ephram told this world goodbye,
Went to his heavenly home on high,
Told St Peter for to make him room.
Here comes Eph just a-fetchin' of the coon. CHORUS


--Stewie.