Cat. #1419 (MFH #957) - As sung by Mr. Stone, Mena, Arkansas on January 19, 1967
VERSE 1
He reached in his pocket an' pulled out a nickle
I said young man, you're actin' awful fickle
Gonna hang your neck to th tree, to th tree
Gonna hang your neck to th tree, to th tree
VERSE 2
He reached in his pocket an' pulled out a dime
I said young man, you're wastin' my time
Gonna hang your neck to a tree, to a tree
Gonna hang your neck to th tree, to th tree
VERSE 3
He reached in his pocket an' pulled out two-bits
I said young man, well I'll show --- ---
Gonna hang your neck to th tree, to th tree
Gonna hang your neck to th tree, to th tree
VERSE 4
He reached in his pocket an' pulled out'a half
I said young man, you're makin' me laugh
Gonna hang your neck to th tree, to th tree
Gonna hang your neck to th tree, to th tree
VERSE 5
He reached in his pocket an' pulled out'a buck
I said young man come on, lets' (do it)