What is Ya Gotta Bend Down?

Ya Gotta Bend Down is a Broadway song from John Henry.

What show is Ya Gotta Bend Down from?

Ya Gotta Bend Down is from John Henry, a Broadway play.

Who wrote Ya Gotta Bend Down?

Ya Gotta Bend Down was composed by Roark Bradford with lyrics by Roark Bradford.

Can I sing Ya Gotta Bend Down at Sing with the Stars?

Sing with the Stars features songs from many Broadway shows including Ya Gotta Bend Down. Members sing karaoke alongside real Broadway performers at live nights in NYC.

Ya Gotta Bend Down

from John Henry Original (1940)

Ya Gotta Bend Down is a song from John Henry. Sing Ya Gotta Bend Down 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 4 of 17

Characters

Characters who perform this song:

Blind Lemon

from John Henry

From the show

Ya Gotta Bend Down appears in John Henry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ya Gotta Bend Down?: Ya Gotta Bend Down is a Broadway song from John Henry.
What show is Ya Gotta Bend Down from?: Ya Gotta Bend Down is from John Henry, a Broadway play.
Who wrote Ya Gotta Bend Down?: Ya Gotta Bend Down was composed by Roark Bradford with lyrics by Roark Bradford.
Can I sing Ya Gotta Bend Down at Sing with the Stars?: Sing with the Stars features songs from many Broadway shows including Ya Gotta Bend Down. Members sing karaoke alongside real Broadway performers at live nights in NYC. Request an invite.

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