All day long they work so hard Till the sun is goin' down. … - Sam Cooke

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All day long they work so hard
Till the sun is goin' down.
Working 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 working on the chain gang.
That's the sound of the men working on the chain gang."

Sam Cooke

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About Sam Cooke

Samuel Cook (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964), better known under the stage name Sam Cooke, was an American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is considered to be one of the pioneers and founders of soul music. He is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocal abilities and influence on the modern world of music.

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Birth Name: Samuel Cooke

Alternative Names: Samuel Cook • Dale Cook

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I was born by the river
In a little tent.
And just like the river,
I've been running ever since. It's been a long, long time coming
But I know a change is gonna come.
Oh, yes it is.

Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody,
I have some money 'cause I just got paid.
How I wish I had someone to talk to,
I'm in an awful way.

At first I thought it was infatuation
But woo, it's lasted so long.
Now I find myself wanting
To marry you and take you home.
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh. You, you, you, you send me
I know you send me
I know you send me
Honest you do.

All day long they work so hard Till the sun is goin' down. Working on the highways and byways And wearing, wearing a frown. You hear them moanin' the… - Sam Cooke

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