Sam Cooke (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964) was a popular and influential American gospel, R&B, soul, pop singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Indeed, most musicians today recognize him as one of the true founders of soul music. Biography Sam Cooke was born Samuel Cook in Clarksdale, Mississippi (he added an "e" onto the end of his name because he thought it added a touch of class). He was one of eight children of Rev. Charles and Mrs.
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Chain Gang Lyrics
Sam Cooke
(Oh don't you know)
that's the sound of the men
working on the chain gang
(Oh don't you know)
that's the sound of the men
working on the chain gang
All day long they work so hard
till the sun's comin' down
workin on the highways and biways
and wearin a frown
I hear them moanin' their lives away
and then you hear somebody say
(chorus)
Hear someone sayin'
whoa I work, work so hard
See my woman, who I love so dear,
but I, I've got to work right here.
(chorus)
My, my, my, my, I work so hard
Give me water, I'm thirsty
Whoa I, I work so hard
You hear them moanin' their lives away,
and then you hear somebody say
(chorus)
(chorus)