Gallows Pole Lyrics - Safe Upon The Shore - Great Big Sea

Hang man, hang man 

Hold a little while. 

I think I see my brother coming, 

Riding many a mile. 

Brother did you bring me some silver? 

Did you bring a little gold? 

What did you bring me my brother, 

To save me from the gallows pole? 

To save me from the gallows pole. 

I brought a little silver, 

I brought a little gold. 

But you know what? 

We're too damn poor 

To keep you from the gallows pole. 

To keep you from the gallows pole. 

Hang man, hang man 

Turn your head awhile. 

I think I see my sister coming 

Riding many a mile. 

Sister I implore you 

Take him by the hand. 

Take him to some shady place, 

Save me from the wrath of this man. 

Save me from the wrath of this man. 

Hang man, hang man 

Upon your face a smile, 

Pray tell me that I am free to ride, 

Ride for many a mile. 

Yes you've got a fine sister, 

She warmed my blood from cold. 

Brought my blood to the boiling point 

To keep you from the gallows pole. 

To keep you from the gallows pole.