Hangman hangman hold it a little while. Think I see my friends coming Riding a many mile.. Friends did you get some silver?. Did you get a little gold?. What did you bring me my dear friends To keep me from the Gallows Pole?. What did you bring me to keep me from the Gallows Pole?. I couldn't get no silver I couldn't get no gold. You know that we're too damn poor to keep you from the Gallows Pole.. Hangman hangman hold it a little while. I think I see my brother coming riding a many mile.. Brother 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.. Yes I brought you to keep you from the Gallows Pole.. Hangman hangman turn your head awhile. I think I see my sister coming riding a many mile mile mile.. Sister I implore you take him by the hand. Take him to some shady bower save me from the wrath of this man. Please take him save me from the wrath of this man man.. Hangman hangman upon your face a smile. Pray tell me that I'm free to ride. Ride for many mile mile mile.. Oh yes you got a fine sister She warmed my blood from cold. Brought my blood to boiling hot To keep you from the Gallows Pole. Your brother brought me silver Your sister warmed my soul. But now I laugh and pull so hard And see you swinging on the Gallows Pole.