John Hardy Blues Lyrics

I’ve been to the east and I’ve been to the west
Been all around this wide world
Been to the river and I’ve been baptized
And I’m standing on the hangin’ ground
I do know
Standing on this hangin’ ground.
Hangman, hangman, hold your rope
Just a little while.
I thought I heard my father’s voice.
He has traveled ten thousand long miles.
I do know
He’s traveled ten thousand long miles.
Did you bring me any silver or gold
Or money to pay my fee?
Or did you come for to see me hung?
Upon this hangin’ tree

I do know
Upon this hangin’ tree.
No I didn’t bring you no silver nor gold
Nor money to pay your fee.
But I did come for to see you hung.
Upon this hangin’ tree
I do know
Upon this hangin’ tree.
Hangman, hangman, hold your rope,
Just a little while.
I thought I heard my sweetheart’s voice.
She has traveled ten thousand long miles
I do know
She’s traveled ten thousand long miles.
O yes I have brought that silver and gold
And money to pay your fee.
But I have come for to take you home.
And keep you married with me.
I do know
And keep you married with me.
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Lyrics submitted by Taylor.