Gallows Pole
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Gm Eb D Gm Gm Eb D7
Hangman, hangman, slack your rope, slack it for a while
Eb *Ebdim7 Gm Cm (Bb A) Gm
I think I see my papa comin', ridin' a many a mile.
Cm
Ooohhh...
Gm Eb D Gm Gm Eb D7
Papa did you bring me silver? Papa did you bring me gold?
Eb Ebdim7 Gm Cm (Bb A) Gm
Did you come to see me hangin' by that gallows pole?
Cm
Gm Eb D Gm Gm Eb D7
Didn't bring no silver, didn't bring no gold
Eb Ebdim7 Gm Cm (Bb A) Gm
I came to see you hang, boy, by the gallows pole
Cm
Aaahhh...
Gm Eb D Gm Gm Eb D7
Hangman, hangman, slack your rope, slack it for a while
Eb Ebdim7 Gm Cm (Bb A) Gm
I think I see my mama comin', she's ridin' a many a mile.
Cm
Ooohhh...
Gm Eb D Gm Gm Eb D7
Mama did you bring me silver? Mama did you bring me gold?
Eb Ebdim7 Gm Cm (Bb A) Gm
Did you come to see me hangin' by that gallows pole?
Cm
Gm Eb D Gm Gm Eb D7
Didn't bring you any silver, couldn't bring you any gold
Eb Ebdim7 Gm Cm (Bb A) Gm
I came to see you hang, child, by the gallows pole
Cm
Aaahhh...
Gm Eb D Gm Gm Eb D7
Hangman, hangman, slack your rope, slack it for a while
Eb Ebdim7 Gm Cm (Bb A) Gm
I think I see my sweetheart, she's ridin' a many a mile
Cm
Ooohhh...
Gm Eb D Gm Gm Eb D7
Honey did you bring me silver? Honey did you bring me gold?
Eb Ebdim7 Gm Cm (Bb A) Gm
Did you come to see me hangin' by the gallows pole?
Gm Eb D Gm Gm Eb D7
I brought you a little silver, I brought you a little gold
Eb Ebdim7 Gm Cm (Bb A) Gm
Didn't come to see you hangin' by that gallows pole
Cm
Aaahhh...
How to play Gallows Pole
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.