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Got a Head Like a Rock

from John Henry Original (1940)

Got a Head Like a Rock is a song from John Henry. Sing Got a Head Like a Rock alongside real Broadway performers at Sing with the Stars in New York City.

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Credits

Composed by
Roark Bradford
Lyrics by
Roark Bradford
Position
Act 1, Song 8 of 17

Characters

Characters who perform this song:

John Henry

from John Henry

From the show

Got a Head Like a Rock appears in John Henry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Got a Head Like a Rock?
Got a Head Like a Rock is a Broadway song from John Henry.
What show is Got a Head Like a Rock from?
Got a Head Like a Rock is from John Henry, a Broadway play.
Who wrote Got a Head Like a Rock?
Got a Head Like a Rock was composed by Roark Bradford with lyrics by Roark Bradford.
Can I sing Got a Head Like a Rock at Sing with the Stars?
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