Hangman, hangman, hold it a little whileI think I see my friends comingRidin’ many mileSo friends, you get some silverDid you get a little goldWhat did you bring me, my dear friendsTo keep me from the gallows poleWhat did you bring me to keep me from the gallows poleI couldn’t get no silver, I couldn’t get no goldYou know that we’re too damn poorTo keep you from the gallows poleHangman, hangman, hold it a little whileI think I see my brother comingRidin’ many mileBrother, did you get me some silverD’you get a little goldWhat did you bring me, my brotherTo keep me from the gallows poleA-brother, I brought you some silverI brought a little goldI brought a little of everythingTo keep you from the gallows poleYes, I brought you to keep me from the gallows poleHangman, hangman, turn your head awhileI think I see my sister comingRiding’ many mile, oh, whoo yeahSister, I implore you, take him by the handTake him to some shady palaceSave me from the wrath of this manPlease take himSave me from the wrath of this man, man, man, man, man, manHangman, hangman, upon your face a smileTell me that I’m free to rideRide for many mile, mile, ohhhOh, yes, you got a fine sisterShe warmed my blood from coldShe warmed my blood to boiling hotTo keep you from the gallows poleYour brother, he brought me silverYour sister warmed my soulBut now I laugh and pull so hardAnd see you swinging on the gallows pole, yeahCause now I laugh and pull so hardAnd see you swinging on the gallows poleSwingin’ on the gallows poleSwingin’ on the gallows poleSwingin’ on the gallows poleSwingin’ on the gallows pole, whooI keep swingin’, I keep swingin’, I keep swingin’Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeahSee-saw, march to that doorOh, swingSee-saw, march to that doorGonna swingSwingin’ on the gallows poleSwingin’ on the gallows poleSwingin’ on the gallows poleSwingin’ on the gallows pole
