Hangman, hangman slack your rope Slack it for a while I think I see my father comin’ Ridin’ many a mile Papa did you bring me silver? Papa, did you bring me gold? Did you come to see me hangin’ By the gallows pole? I couldn’t bring no silver Didn't bring no gold I come to see you hangin’ boy By the gallows pole Hangman, hangman, slack your rope Slack it for a while Think I see my mother comin’ Ridin’ many a mile Mama, did you bring me silver? Mama, did you bring me gold? Did you come to see me hangin’ By the gallows pole? I didn’t bring no silver Didn’t bring no gold I come to see you hangin’ child By the gallows pole Hangman, hangman, slack your rope Slack it for a while Think I see my sweetheart comin’ Ridin’ many a mile Honey, did you bring me silver? Honey, did you bring me gold? Did you come to see me hangin’ By the gallows pole? I brought you silver Brought you a little gold Didn’t come to see you hangin’ By the gallows pole