Sam Cooke – Chain Gang Ukulele Chords

Key: Em
Chords: [Em], [G], [C], [D]
Tuning: GCEA Tune your ukulele
Difficulty: Easy
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I hear something saying
ooh, aah, ooh, aah,
ooh, aah, ooh, aah,

That’s the sound of the men working on the chain gang
That’s the sound of the men working on the chain gang

All day long they’re singing
ooh, aah, ooh, aah,
ooh, aah, ooh, aah,

(Well, don’t you know)
That’s the sound of the men working on the chain gang
That’s the sound of the men working on the chain gang

All day long they work so hard,
’till the sun is going down
Working on the highway and byways and
wearing, wearing a frown
You hear them moaning 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

Can’t you hear them saying
Mmm I’m going home one of these days
I’m going home see my woman whom I love so dear
But meanwhile I got to work right here

(Well, don’t you know)
That’s the sound of the men working on the chain gang
That’s the sound of the men working on the chain gang

All day long they’re singing
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

Wooh my my, my, my, my, my, my my work is so hard
Give me water, I’m thirsty
My my work is so hard

Blues, Soul
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Chain Gang UKULELE CHORDS (Sam Cooke) | ukulelearn

About Chain Gang

Artist and Song: Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
Album: Swing Low
Genre: Blues, Soul
Year: 1960
Difficulty: Easy
Tuning: G C E A
Key: Em
Chords: [Em], [G], [C], [D]
Strumming: DU - DU - DU - DU

About Sam Cooke - Chain Gang Ukulele Chords & Strumming Pattern

"Chain Gang" is a song by Blues, Soul artist Sam Cooke. It was released in 1960 on the album, titled "Swing Low". Chain Gang is considered under Blues, Soul genre.
  • The original key of Chain Gang is Em.
  • DU - DU - DU - DU is the suggested strumming pattern for this Sam Cooke song.
  • [Em], [G], [C], [D] are the ukulele chords for playing Chain Gang with the original key (Em) on ukulele.
  • Click here to start playing Chain Gang on your ukulele now.

What Are The Chords For Chain Gang On Ukulele?

You will play the [Em], [G], [C], [D] ukulele chords while playing Chain Gang with your ukulele in the Em key, original tone of the song.

How Do You Strum Chain Gang On Ukulele?

Chain Gang ukulele strumming pattern is DU - DU - DU - DU. You can also try D (down) if the suggested pattern is hard for you.

Who Sings Chain Gang?

Chain Gang is performed by Sam Cooke. It was first released on the album "Swing Low" in 1960.