Hangman — Peter Paul And Mary

Slack your rope hangman, slack it for a while I think I father coming, riding many a mile Father have you brought me hope or have you paid my fee Or have you come to see me hanging from the gallows tree? I have not brought you hope, I have not paid your fee Yes I have come to see you hanging from the gallows tree.

Slack your rope hangman, slack it for a while I think I see mother coming riding many a mile Mother have you brought me hope or have you paid my fee Or have you come to see me hanging from the gallows tree? I have not brought you hope, I have not paid your fee Yes I have come to see you hanging from the gallows tree.

Slack your rope hangman, slack it for a while I think I see brother comin’ ridin’ many a mile Brother have you brought me hope or have you paid my fee Or have you come to see me hanging from the gallows tree? I have not brought you hope, I have not paid your fee Yes I have come to see you hanging from the gallows tree.

Slack your rope hangman, slack it for a while I think I see my true love comin’ ridin’ many a mile True love have you brought me hope or have you paid my fee Or have you come to see me hangin’ from the gallows tree? Yes I have brought you hope, Yes I have paid your fee For I have not come to see you hanging from the gallows tree.