The Gallows Tree

Oh, Hold up your hand oh Joshua

Wait a while and see,

I thought I saw my father come,

Sailing over the sea."

Oh, have you brought any money for me,

Gold to pay my fee

I stole away the silvery cup,

Hangin' I'm going to be.

Oh, I've not brought any money for you,

Gold to pay your fee.

I've just come down to see you hang,

From yonder gallows tree."

Oh, Hold up your hand oh Joshua

Wait a while and see,

I thought I saw my own mother come,

Sailing over the sea.

Oh, have you brought any money for me,

Gold to pay my fee

I've stole away the silvery cup,

Hangin' I'm a goin' to be.

No, I've not brought some money for you,

gold to pay your fee

I have just come down to see you hang

From yonder gallows tree.

Oh, Hold up your hand oh Joshua,

Wait a while and see,

I thought I saw my own true love

Sailing over the sea."

Oh, have you brought any money for me,

Gold to pay my fee

I have stole away the silvery cup,

Hangin' I'm a going to be.

Yes, I have brought some money for you,

Gold to pay your fee.

I have come down to save your neck,

From yonder gallows tree.

Oh, Hold up your hand oh Joshua,

Wait a while and see,

I thought I saw my father come

Sailing over the sea."