This is the title of a folk song that Led Zeppelin inspired from when creating their famous “Gallows Pole“. This story can be found in many versions, in various countries, like Finland, Sweeden, Hungary and, of course, England. The plot is the same, with a convicted lady asking the hangman to wait for the arrival of friends and relatives, who could offer some bribe :). While in the original versions the plan usually succedes, Page and Plant decided to go for the hangman accepting the bribe but still carrying on with the execution…

Enjoy Led Zeppelin’s Gallows Pole below