SAM COOKE
- Chain Gang Lyrics / with translationsHo ha ho ha
I hear somethin' sayin'
Ho ha ho ha
Ho ha ho ha
Well don't you know
That's the sound of the men
Workin' on the chain gang
That's the sound of the men
Workin' on the chain gang
All day long they're sayin'
Ho ha ho ha
Ho ha ho ha
Well don't you know
That's the sound of the men
Workin' on the chain gang
That's the sound of the men
Workin' on the chain gang
All day long they work so hard
Till the sun is going' down
Workin' on the highways and byways
And wearing, wearing a frown
You hear them moanin' their lives away
Then you hear somebody say
That's the sound of the men
Workin' on the chain gang
That's the sound of the men
Workin' on the chain gang
Can't hear them sayin'
Hmm, I'm goin' home one of these days
I'm goin' home
See my woman whom I love so dear
Meanwhile I have to work right here
Well don't you know
That's the sound of the men
Workin' on the chain gang
That's the sound of the men
Workin' on the chain gang
All day long they're sayin'
Hmm, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my work is so hard
Give me water I'm thirsty
My, my work is so hard
My, my, my, my, my, my, my work is so hard
Oh ooo oh ooo, hmm
I hear somethin' sayin'
Ho ha ho ha
Ho ha ho ha
Well don't you know
That's the sound of the men
Workin' on the chain gang
That's the sound of the men
Workin' on the chain gang
All day long they're sayin'
Ho ha ho ha
Ho ha ho ha
Well don't you know
That's the sound of the men
Workin' on the chain gang
That's the sound of the men
Workin' on the chain gang
All day long they work so hard
Till the sun is going' down
Workin' on the highways and byways
And wearing, wearing a frown
You hear them moanin' their lives away
Then you hear somebody say
That's the sound of the men
That's the sound of the men
Workin' on the chain gang
Can't hear them sayin'
Hmm, I'm goin' home one of these days
I'm goin' home
See my woman whom I love so dear
Meanwhile I have to work right here
Well don't you know
That's the sound of the men
Workin' on the chain gang
That's the sound of the men
Workin' on the chain gang
All day long they're sayin'
Hmm, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my work is so hard
Give me water I'm thirsty
My, my work is so hard
My, my, my, my, my, my, my work is so hard
Oh ooo oh ooo, hmm
Facts about Chain Gang
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Chain Gang is written and performed by Sam Cooke.
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It is first released in 1960 as part of Sam Cooke's album "Swing Low" which includes 12 tracks in total.
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When we look deeper into its meaning, "Chain Gang" by Sam Cooke is a musical expression of the bitter experiences of those who worked without rest on chain gangs and it characterizes their labor as most unvaried and exhausting. Through the men’s singing, the sound is interpreted as a sign of solidarity and strength under hardship, while the yearning to come back home and to be with the ones they love acts as the main hope and motive. The Chain gang lyrics mainly speak about social commentary, love, despair, freedom and angst, to mention just a few. However, at the same time, the song emphasizes the hardship, labor, and longing for home. The lyrics show the themes of hard work and the distress of the labor force, which might not be suitable for very small children still. There are no direct themes or bad language, yet the situation of being in a chain gang indicates a gravity that might require a parent to accompany the child for guidance.
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Chain Gang falls under the genres R&B, Soul.
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Chain Gang song length is 2 minutes and 35 seconds.
Who wrote Chain Gang lyrics?
Chain Gang is written and performed by Sam Cooke.
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When was Chain Gang released?
It is first released in 1960 as part of Sam Cooke's album "Swing Low" which includes 12 tracks in total.
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What is the meaning behind Chain Gang lyrics?
When we look deeper into its meaning, "Chain Gang" by Sam Cooke is a musical expression of the bitter experiences of those who worked without rest on chain gangs and it characterizes their labor as most unvaried and exhausting. Through the men’s singing, the sound is interpreted as a sign of solidarity and strength under hardship, while the yearning to come back home and to be with the ones they love acts as the main hope and motive. The Chain gang lyrics mainly speak about social commentary, love, despair, freedom and angst, to mention just a few. However, at the same time, the song emphasizes the hardship, labor, and longing for home. The lyrics show the themes of hard work and the distress of the labor force, which might not be suitable for very small children still. There are no direct themes or bad language, yet the situation of being in a chain gang indicates a gravity that might require a parent to accompany the child for guidance.
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Which genre is Chain Gang?
Chain Gang falls under the genres R&B, Soul.
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How long is the song Chain Gang?
Chain Gang song length is 2 minutes and 35 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Sam CookeRecord Label(s): 2011 Sony Music Entertainment
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