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​The Hanging Tree Tin Whistle Tab And Piano Letter Notes

​ The Hanging Tree Tin Whistle Tab And Piano Keyboard Letter Notes For Beginners which are suitable for the flute and recorder .
​The Hanging Tree by James Newton Howard, featured in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, is a haunting folk song with deep symbolic meaning. The lyrics were written by Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins, and the melody was composed by James Newton Howard. The song is performed in the film by Jennifer Lawrence in a chilling and emotional scene.
Meaning of the Song:
  1. Symbol of Rebellion:
    • The song becomes an anthem for the rebellion against the Capitol. What starts as an old folk tune transforms into a powerful protest song, inspiring the oppressed districts to rise up.
  2. Love and Death:
    • The lyrics tell the story of a man who was hanged from "the hanging tree" for committing a crime, possibly related to love or defiance. He calls out to his lover, asking if she will meet him there, suggesting a tragic reunion in death.
  3. Manipulation by Authority:
    • The eerie calmness of the song contrasts with its grim theme, reflecting how oppressive regimes (like the Capitol) use fear to control people, even turning executions into eerie legends.
  4. Katniss as the Mockingjay:
    • When Katniss sings the song, it marks her transformation into the symbol of the rebellion. The people adopt the song as a call to arms, shifting its meaning from personal tragedy to collective resistance.

The Hanging Tree Tin Whistle notes
The Hanging Tree Tin Whistle Tab part two

​ Piano Keyboard Letter Notes

The Hanging Tree Piano Letter Notes
The Hanging Tree Piano Keyboard Letter Notes
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