There are several variations of the Hangman theme.

from the Contemplator

The ballad is known throughout Northern and Southern Europe. There are many versions - fifty in Finland alone. Variants and alternate titles include: The Maid Freed From the Gallows, The Pricklie Bush and Hangman, Hangman. No date is given for the ballad - it is said to be "ancient."
This ballad is Child Ballad #95 (The Maid Freed From the Gallows).

the contemplator has a midi file to listen too.

Gallows Pole (Leadbelly and others) starts

Hangman hangman slack a rope, slack it for a while.