The song reflects theAppalachian-type roots of District 12, home of the Everdeen family. Katniss learns the song from her father, who sang it to her as a child.
The melody was created by 'Ho Hey' hitmakers The Lumineers. In the film, Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) sings 'The Hanging Tree', a song she learned from her father when he was alive. Director Francis ...