Hang Me
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D G D
Hang me, oh, hang me,I'll be dead and gone
Bm G D
Hang me, oh, hang me, I'll be dead and gone
Bm
I wouldn't mind the hangin'
D Bm
But, the layin' in the grave so long, poor boy
Bb A D
I been all around this world
D G D
I been all around Cape Jerdo, parts of Arkansas
Bm G D
I been all around Cape Jerdo, parts of Arkansas
Bm
I got so goddamned hungry
D Bm
I could hide behind a straw, poor boy
Bb A D
I been all around this world
D G D
Went up on a mountain, there I made my stand
Bm G D
Went up on a mountain, there I made my stand
Bm
A rifle on my shoulder
D Bm
And a dagger in my hand, poor boy
Bb A D
I been all around this world
D G D
So, hang me, oh, hang me, I'll be dead and gone
Bm G D
Hang me, oh, hang me, I'll be dead and gone
Bm
I wouldn't mind the hangin'
D Bm
But, the layin' in the grave so long, poor boy
Bb A D
I been all around this world
D G D
Put the rope around my neck, they hung me up so high
Bm G D
Put the rope around my neck and hung me up so high
Bm
The last words I heard 'em say
D Bm
Won't be long now 'fore ya die, poor boy
Bb A D
I been all around this world
D G D
So, hang me, oh, hang me, I'll be dead and gone
Bm G D
Hang me, oh, hang me, I'll be dead and gone
Bm
I wouldn't mind the hangin'
D Bm
But, the layin' in the grave so long, poor boy
Bb A D
I been all around this world
(Bb A D)
How to play Hang Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.