The Maid Freed from the Gallows Songtext

von Tim Eriksen

"Hold up your hand oh Joshuae," she said,
"Wait a while and see,
I thought I saw my own dear father come,
Sailing over the sea."

"Oh have you brought any money for me,
Or gold to pay my fee?
For I have stole the silvery cup,
And hangin' I'm going to be."

"No I have not brought any money for you,
No gold to pay your fee.
I am just come to see you hang,
From yonders gallows tree."

"Hold up your hand oh Joshuae," she said,
"Wait a while and see,
I thought I saw my own dear mother come,
Sailing over the sea."

"Oh have you brought any money for me,
Or gold to pay my fee?
For I've stole the silvery cup,
And hangin' I'm a goin' to be."

"No I have not brought any money for you,
Nor gold to pay your fee.
I am just come to see you hang,
From yonders gallows tree."

"Hold up your hand oh Joshuae," she said,
"Wait a while and see,
For I thought I saw my own true love come,
Sailing over the sea."

"Oh have you brought any money for me,
Or gold to pay my fee?
For I have stole the silvery cup,
And hangin' I'm a going to be."

"Yes I have brought some money for you,
And gold to pay your fee.
I have come to save your neck,
From yonders gallows tree."