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He Went to the East

from John Henry Original (1940)

He Went to the East is a song from John Henry. Sing He Went to the East 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 2, Song 15 of 15

From the show

He Went to the East appears in John Henry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is He Went to the East?
He Went to the East is a Broadway song from John Henry.
What show is He Went to the East from?
He Went to the East is from John Henry, a Broadway play.
Who wrote He Went to the East?
He Went to the East was composed by Roark Bradford with lyrics by Roark Bradford.
Can I sing He Went to the East at Sing with the Stars?
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