This is a Merle Travis tune, but I started off with Weird Bob Dylan and Joan Baez from way back in 1975.

Here’s Mr. Travis:

And of course, Tennessee Ernie Ford:

Ernie Ford built a career around another Merle Travis tune, 16 Tons…I guess we’d better hear that one too:

Back to Dark as a Dungeon, here’s a lovely version by Annie & Mac:

I like this one too:

Finally, here’s The Maddox Boys and Rose. This one sends chills down my spine: