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They put me on a chain gang
Chain gang, chain gang
Working on a chain gang all day
They put me on a chain gang
Chain gang, chain gang
Sweating on a chain gang every day

I know just where I went wrong
Woman sings a sweet love song
Wanted money, wanted honey
Chain gang

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Late one night I stole some dough
She took it all and let me go
Caught me stranded, got me branded
Chain gang

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One fine day, they'll set me free
I'll find a girl who takes to me
Won't be lonely, loves me only
Chain gang

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Every day, every day...