Gallows Pole

Hangman, hangman, slack your rope

Slack it for a while

I think I see my father comin'

Ridin' many a mile.

Papa, did you bring me silver?

Papa, did you bring me gold?

Did you come to see me hangin'

By the gallows pole?

I couldn't bring no silver

Didn't bring no gold

I came to see you hangin', boy

By the gallows pole.

Hangman, hangman, slack your rope

Slack it for a while

I think I see my mother comin'

She's ridin' many a mile.

Mama, did you bring me silver?

Mama, did you bring me gold?

Did you come to see me hangin'

By the gallows pole?

I didn't bring any silver

Didn't bring you any gold

I come to see you hangin', child

By that gallows pole.

Hangman, hangman, slack your rope

Slack it for a while

I think I see my sweetheart

She's ridin' many a mile.

Honey, did you bring me silver?

Honey, did you bring me gold?

Did you come to see me hangin'

By the gallows pole?

I brought you a little silver

I brought you a little gold

Didn't come to see you hangin'

By that gallows pole.

I brought you a little silver

I brought you a little gold

Didn't come to see you hangin'

By that gallows pole.