I've been looking for info and lyrics to the "Lost John" family of songs.

This family of songs has several branches, including the old-timey hillbilly song, a blues harmonica solo version by De Ford Bailey (Victor, 1920's), a vaudeville song "Lost John Dean from Bowling Green", and a work song "Wake Up, Dead Man". The "Long John" songs seem to be African-American in origin.

Any song lyrics or info?

Thanks,

Richie