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I'm Born in the Country

from John Henry Original (1940)

I'm Born in the Country is a song from John Henry. Sing I'm Born in the Country 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 10 of 15

Characters

Characters who perform this song:

John Henry

from John Henry

From the show

I'm Born in the Country appears in John Henry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is I'm Born in the Country?
I'm Born in the Country is a Broadway song from John Henry.
What show is I'm Born in the Country from?
I'm Born in the Country is from John Henry, a Broadway play.
Who wrote I'm Born in the Country?
I'm Born in the Country was composed by Roark Bradford with lyrics by Roark Bradford.
Can I sing I'm Born in the Country at Sing with the Stars?
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