The Hangman

Cat. #0216 (MFH #248) - As sung by Mrs. Laura McDonald, Springdale, Arkansas on July 23, 1958

VERSE 1
Hangman, O hangman, just wait awhile
Just wait a little while
Till I see my Father
For he's rode a many a long mile

VERSE 2
O Father, O Father, do bring me gold
To pay my bond so free
Or have you come, to see me hung
Beneath th willow tree

VERSE 3
O daughter, O daughter, I brought you no gold
To pay your bond so free
But I have came, to see you hung
Beneath th willow tree

VERSE 4
O Mother, O Mother, do bring me gold
To pay my bond so free
Or have you come, to see me hung
Beneath th willow tree

VERSE 5
O daughter, O daughter, I brought you no gold
To pay your bond so free
But I have come, to see you hung
Beneath th willow tree

VERSE 6
O brother, O brother, do bring me gold
To pay my bond so free
Or have you come, to see me hung
Beneath th willow tree

VERSE 7
O sister, O sister, I brought you no gold
To pay your bond so free
But I have come, to see you hung
Beneath th willow tree

VERSE 8
O lover, O lover, do bring me gold
To pay my bond so free
Or have you come, to see me hung
Beneath th willow tree

VERSE 9
O sweetheart, O sweetheart, I brought you gold
To pay your bond so free
I have not come, to see you hung
But to take you home with me

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