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When the Hangman...
2
On Tour
Americana
When the Hangman... was released on June 13, 2025 by Label 51 Recordings as a part of the album Chimes After Midnight
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Release DateJune 13, 2025
LabelLabel 51 Recordings
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM84

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ruby Friedman Orchestra
Ruby Friedman Orchestra
Performer
Adam Zimmon
Adam Zimmon
Guitar
Lewi Longmire
Lewi Longmire
Acoustic Guitar
A. Elena
A. Elena
Bass Guitar
Craig Macintyre
Craig Macintyre
Drums
Ben Landsverk
Ben Landsverk
Banjo
Ruby Friedman
Ruby Friedman
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ben Landsverk
Ben Landsverk
Composer
Ruby Friedman
Ruby Friedman
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ben Landsverk
Ben Landsverk
Producer
Ruby Friedman
Ruby Friedman
Producer
Steve Baughman
Steve Baughman
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

Cora Lee couldn’t see
Became a burden to her family
Never mind in her prime she set up schools and taught thousands to read
Her brother stuck her in a hotel room
He lied when he said, “I’ll come back soon”
She ended up in a pauper’s grave
Historical figure without any name
When the hangman is your brother and the wrong way is the other
Your feet feel really stupid and you don’t know what to say
When the hangman is your brother
Emily waxed her wings
Slept in a theatre with her mom ‘til she
Made a name on the big screen
She burned too bright and melted in the streets
When the hangman is your mother
You’re gonna holler
Your eyes are covered
When the hangman…
Tanya D.’s man OD'd
She wrote a song about him I still sing
I haven’t seen her since Western Avenue
Talkin’ like he’s still alive and wearin’ his shoes
When the hangman is your lover and the wrong way is the other
He’ll steal your car then help you look for it too
When the hangman is your lover
When the hangman…
Written by: Ben Landsverk, Ruby Friedman
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