The Gallows Pole

Hangman hangman slack your rope

Slack it for awhile

Think I see my father coming

Riding many a mile

Papa did you bring me silver

Did you bring me gold

Did you come to see me hanging by the gallows pole

I didn't bring no silver

Didn't bring no gold

Come to see you hang by the gallows pole

Well hangman hangman slack your rope

Slack it for awhile

Think I see my mother coming

Riding many a mile

Little mama did you bring me silver

Did you bring me gold

Did you come to see me hanging by the gallows pole

I didn't bring no silver

Couldn't get no gold

Come to see you hang by the gallows pole

Hangman hangman slack your rope

Slack it for awhile

Think I see my sweetheart coming

Riding many a mile

Honey did you bring me silver

Did you bring me gold

Did you come to see me hang by the gallows pole

Hanging by the gallows pole

I brought you silver

Brought you a gold

Brought you a little everything to keep you from the gallows pole