I'm looking for help compiling the lyrics to "Going up North," as sung by John Jackson on his album "Country Blues and Ditties" with a different version on the Smithsonian Folkways compilation "Black Banjo Songsters."

He's pretty understandable on "Black Banjo Songsters" but less so on "Country Blues & Ditties." Here is what I can make out; has anybody else with better ears or better equipment figured out what might go in the brackets? Any help much appreciated!

Going up North
As sung by John Jackson
Lyrics compiled from two versions he recorded, one on "Black Banjo Songsters" and one on "Country Blues & Ditties"

Going up north
Throw my britches off
Dance in my long shirt tails

Oh ho
Oh ho
Can't get no letter from home
Can't get no letter from home

[] on my back
Hounds on my tack
Running [] shanty for a day

Oh me
Oh my
Don't you let her die []

Oh day
Oh tomorrow
Don't you let her die []

You caused me to weep
You caused me to moan
Caused me to leave my happy home

Mmm hmmm, Yeah hey
Running me home for []
Running me home for []