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