I've been accused though I'm an innocent man They want to take my life for something I've not done The hangman lies - can't you see there's no proof The hangman lies - hangman Black hood in place though I'm an innocent man Mistakes I've made - my life has all but come undone The hangman lies - can't you see there's no proof The hangman lies - hangman All I need is just one chance To prove my innocence I never dreamed it would end like this God are you out there I stand before you now a broken man Executioner's noose around my neck I feel familiar eyes smoldering hatred at the sight of me It's time to own up to what I've done 'Cause the hangman told the truth