(The Maiden Freed From) The Gallows Pole

Hangman, hangman Hold it a little while I Think I see my father coming Riding a many mile Father did you bring me some silver? Did you bring a little gold? What did you bring me, my father To keep me from the Gallows Pole? I couldn't get no silver I didn't get no gold You know that we're too damn poor To save you from the Gallows Pole Hangman, hangman Hold it a little while I think I see my brother coming Riding a many mile Did you get me some silver? Did you get a little gold? What did you bring me, my brother To keep me from the Gallows Pole? Brother, I brought you some silver I brought a little gold I brought a little of everything To keep you from the Gallows Pole Hangman, hangman Hold it a little while awhile I think I see my friends coming Riding a many mile Friends did you bring me some silver? Did you bring a little gold? What did you bring me, my dear friends To keep me from the Gallows Pole? We brought you some silver We brought a little gold We brought a little of everything To keep you from the Gallows Pole Hangman, hangman Upon your face a smile I brought you a little of everything Tell me that I'm free to ride Hangman, hangman Upon your face a smile I brought you a little of everything Tell me that I'm free to ride From gallows pole The gallows pole Gallows pole