Hangman, hangman Hold a little while I think I see my brother coming Riding many a mile Brother, did you bring me some silver D'you bring a little gold What did you bring me, my brother To save me from the gallows pole To save me from the gallows pole I brought a little silver I brought a little gold D'you know what, we're too damn poor To keep you from the gallows pole To keep you from the gallows pole Hangman, hangman Turn your head a while I think I see my sister coming Riding many a mile Sister, I implore you Take him by the hand Take him to some shady place Save me from the wrath of this man Save me from the wrath of this man Hangman, hangman Upon your faceless smile Pray, tell me I'm free to ride Ride for many a mile Yes, you got a fine sister She warmed my blood from cold Brought my blood to the boiling point To keep you from the gallows pole To keep you from the gallows pole Your brother brought me some silver Your sister warmed my soul But now I laugh and I pull so hard See you swinging on the gallows pole Swinging on the gallows pole Swinging on the gallows pole Swinging on the gallows pole