Lyrics
Huh.
Ha.
Huh.
I hear some thing say ing...
Huh.
Ha.
Huh.
Ha.
Huh.
Ha.
Huh.
Ha.
Ha.
Well, don’t you (G)know, that’s the sound of the (C)men work ing on the (G)chain
(Em)gang.
That’s the sound of the (C)men work ing on the (D6)chain
gang.
All day long, they’re sing ing...
Huh.
Ha.
Huh.
Ha.
Huh.
Ha.
Huh.
Ha.
Well, don’t you (G)know, that’s the sound of the (C)men work ing on the (G)chain
(Em)gang.
That’s the sound of the (C)men work ing on the (D6)chain
gang.
All day long, they (Em)work so hard ’til the (C)sun is go ing (D)down.
Work ing on the (Em)high ways and by ways and wear ing, wear ing (D)a frown.
You hear them moan ing their (Em)lives a way, then you hear (D)some bod y say.
That’s the sound of the (C)men work ing on the (G)chain
(Em)gang.
That’s the sound of the (C)men work ing on the (D6)chain
gang.
Can’t you hear them sing ing, “Hmm,
I’m go ing home one of (C)these days, I’m go ing home.
See my (G)wom an, whom I love so dear, but mean while, I’ve got to (D)work right here.” Well, don’t you (G)know, that’s the sound of the (C)men work ing on the (G)chain
(Em)gang.
That’s the sound of the (C)men work ing on the (D6)chain
gang.
All day long they’re sing ing...
Hmm, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my (D)work is so hard.
Give me (G)wa ter, I’m thirs ty, my,
my (D)work is so hard.
Hmm, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my (D)work is so hard.
Give me (G)wa ter, I’m thirs ty, my,
my (D)work is so hard.
Chain Gang by Sam Cooke
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Chain Gang”
- What key is "Chain Gang" in?
- "Chain Gang" by Sam Cooke is in the key of G with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Chain Gang" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Chain Gang" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
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