Odetta Gallows Pole

Album Essential Odetta Recorded in the early or mid 1960 s. Great singer guitar player. This is for Johnny. Traditional lyrics chords: Am Hangman, hangman slack your rope, Slack it for a while. A7 D7 Think I see my father comin, F7 Am 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 Well, I couldn t bring no silver, I didn t bring no gold. I come to see you hangin By the gallows pole. Hangman, hangman, slack your rope, Slack it for a while, Think I see my mother comin, Ridin many a mile, etc. 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.