Hang me Oh Hang me and I'll be dead and gone. Hang me oh hang me, and I'll be dead and gone. I wouldn't mind the hangin', just laying in the grave so long. I've been all around the world.
Went round Cape Jordan, and parts of Arkansas, went around cape Jordan and parts of Arkansas. I got so god darn hungry, I could hide behind a straw. Cause I've been all around the world.
Went up on the mountain, and there I made my stand. Went up on the mountain, and there I made my stand. I had a rifle on my shoulder and a dagger in my hand. I've been all around the world.
They put the rope around my neck, and hung me up so high. They put the rope around my neck and hung me up so high. The last thing I remember them saying was, it won't be long before you die.