I was intrigued by the parody version posted as to the lyrics to Tom Dooley.
I remember this parody VERY well.
Here are my notes as to the lyrics although I don't know who did the parody:

Tom Dooley (Parody)

As he fell through the gallows
Something he knew was wrong
There on his toes he balanced
They had the rope too long.

(chorus)
Raise up your head Tom Dooley
Raise up your head and Grin
Raise up your head Tom Dooley
There'll be no requiem.

There on that frosty morning
They cut Tom Dooley down.
wrapped him in dark brown muslin
Laid him on the ground.

(chorus)

"Go home you folks", said Grayson
Here lies a sinful man.
When everybody departed
Dooley got up and ran.

(chorus)

This time tomorrow
Wonder where he'll be---
By the way he's running
He'll be in Tenneseee!

Raise up your head Tom Dooley
Raise up your head and Grin
Raise up your head Tom Dooley
You got the laugh on them!