Peter, Paul and Mary
Peter, Paul and Mary
Peter, Paul and Mary
Peter, Paul and Mary
Peter, Paul and Mary
Peter, Paul and Mary
Peter, Paul and Mary
Peter, Paul and Mary
Peter, Paul and Mary
Peter, Paul and Mary
Peter, Paul and Mary
Peter, Paul and Mary
A version of the traditional song “The Maid Freed from the Gallows”, arranged by the iconic folk group. It tells the story of a man who is about to be hung, asking for forgiveness from his family and society.
[Verse 1]
Slack your rope hangman, slack it for a while
I think I see my father comin' ridin' many a mile
Father have you brought me hope or have you paid my fee
Or have you come to see me hangin' from the gallows tree?
[Refrain]
I have not brought you hope, I have not paid your fee
Yes I have come to see you hangin' from the gallows tree
[Verse 2]
Slack your rope hangman, slack it for a while
I think I see my mother comin' ridin' many a mile
Mother have you brought me hope or have you paid my fee
Or have you come to see me hangin' from the gallows tree?
[Refrain]
I have not brought you hope, I have not paid your fee
Yes I have come to see you hangin' from the gallows tree
[Verse 3]
Slack your rope hangman, slack it for a while
I think I see my 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 hangin' from the gallows tree?
[Refrain]
I have not brought you hope, I have not paid your fee
Yes I have come to see you hangin' from the gallows tree
[Verse 4]
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?
[Refrain]
Yes I have brought you hope, yes I have paid your fee
For I've not come to see you hangin' from the gallows tree
Hangman was written by Traditional.
Hangman was produced by Albert Grossman.