Hangman
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Intro:
G Dm G Dm G Dm C Dm C Dm
[Refrão]Dm
Hangman, hangman, hangman, slack your rope awhile
G Bb Dm
Think I see my brother, ridin' many a mile
Verse
Dm
Well, brother, did you bring me silver?
Dm
Brother, did you bring me gold?
G
Or did you come to see me
Bb Dm
Hangin' from the gallows pole?
Verse
Dm
No, I didn't bring you any silver
Dm
No, I didn't bring any gold
G
I just come to see you
Bb Dm
Hangin' from the gallows pole
[Refrão]Dm
Hangman, hangman, hangman, slack your rope awhile
G Bb Dm
Think I see my father, ridin' many a mile
Verse
Dm
Well, father did you bring me silver?
Dm
Father, did you bring me gold?
G
Or did you come to see me
Bb Dm
Hangin' from the gallows pole?
Verse
Dm
No, I didn't bring you any silver
Dm
No, I didn't bring any gold
G
I just come to see you
Bb Dm
Hangin' from the gallows pole
[Refrão]Dm
Hangman, hangman, hangman, slack your rope awhile
G Bb Dm
Think I see my sweetheart, ridin' many a mile
Verse
Dm
Sweetheart did you bring me silver?
Dm
Sweetheart, did you bring me gold?
G
Or did you come to see me
Bb Dm
Hangin' from the gallows pole?
Verse
Dm
Yes, I brought a little silver
Dm
Yes, I brought a little gold
G
I didn't come to see you
Bb Dm
Hangin' from the gallows pole
Bb Dm
Hangin' from the gallows pole
Bb Dm
Hangin' from the gallows pole
Outro
G Dm G Dm G Dm C Dm C Dm
How to play Hangman
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 G. 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.