"Gallows Pole" aka "Hang Man." Here's an example of my "songwriting" --- I used this traditional song theme as a foundation for my composition. Although the lyrics are based on versions collected in the early 20th Century, I've created a brand new song out of it: new melody, chords, rhythm, and patterns. The theme of "Gallis Pole" has roots that go back about a 1,000 years to medieval Europe, although it's often associated with Leadbelly and Led Zeppelin. Recorded by Travis Bowlin in Nashville,

GALLOWS POLE Lyrics - LED ZEPPELIN | eLyrics.net

THE GALLIS POLE Lyrics - LEADBELLY | eLyrics.net

Gallows Pole by Led Zeppelin is actually based on an old folk song that dates back centuries, as it was originally called The Maid Freed From The Gallows Lead singer Robert Plant adapted the lyrics from a version recorded by folk legend Lead Belly, keeping the dark story of someone pleading for their life before being hanged. Zeppelin’s version adds a haunting twist and in the end, even though the bribes come in, the execution still happens | Bacton