The Hanging Tree
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Intro: Dm Am Bb Gm
Dm Am
Are you, are you, coming to the tree
Bb Gm
Where they strung up a man they say murdered three
Dm
Strange things did happen here
Am
No stranger would it be
Bb Gm
If we met up at midnight in the hanging tree
Dm Am
Are you, are you, coming to the tree
Bb Gm
Where the dead man called out for his love to flee
Dm
Strange things did happen here
Am
No stranger would it be
Bb Gm
If we met up at midnight in the hanging tree
Dm Am
Are you, are you, coming to the tree
Bb Gm
Where I told you to run, so we'd both be free
Dm
Strange things did happen here
Am
No stranger would it be
Bb Gm
If we met up at midnight in the hanging tree
Dm Am
Are you, are you, coming to the tree
Bb Gm
Wear a necklace of rope, side by side with me
Dm ( one time )
Strange things did happen here
( no chords )
No stranger would it be
If we met up at midnight in the hanging tree
How to play The Hanging Tree
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 Dm. 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.