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Afro Beat Blues Lyrics by Hugh Masekela

Hugh Masekela Presents the CHISA Years: 1965-1975 (Rare & Unreleased)

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[Verse 1]
Coming from the Congo
Moving to Mombasa
Eyes on Zanzibar
Sail across the ocean
Stopped in Carolina
Down to New Orleans
Shipped me back to Georgia
Working on the chain gang

[Hook]
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues

[Verse 2]
Coming from Nigeria
Down to Conakry
Sail across the oceans
London and Virginia
Working on the chain gang
Working on the road gang
Working in the kitchen
Picking cotton all day

[Hook]
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues

[Break]

[Hook]
Afrobeat Blues
Afrobeat Blues
Afrobeat Blues
Afrobeat Blues

[Verse 3]
I'm going to the Congo
I’m going to Uganda
I'm going to Nairobi
I'm going to Angola
I’m going to Zaire
I'm going to Zimbabwe
I'm going to Azania
I'm going to Malawi

[Hook]
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues

[Verse 4]
I'm going back to Ghana
I'm going to Nigeria
I'm going back to Guinea
I'm going to Monrovia
I’m going back to Mali
I’m going to Dahomey
I'm going to Algeria
I’m up through Tanzania

[Hook]
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues

[Break]

[Hook]
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues
I got the Afrobeat Blues

About “Afro Beat Blues” by Hugh Masekela

Read the complete lyrics to "Afro Beat Blues" by Hugh Masekela from the album "Hugh Masekela Presents the CHISA Years: 1965-1975 (Rare & Unreleased)". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under South Africa, Afrobeat, Pop.

"Afro Beat Blues" is performed by Hugh Masekela. from the album "Hugh Masekela Presents the CHISA Years: 1965-1975 (Rare & Unreleased)" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Afro Beat Blues", explore more songs by Hugh Masekela using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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Frequently asked questions

"Afro Beat Blues" is credited to Hugh Masekela. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Afro Beat Blues" appears on "Hugh Masekela Presents the CHISA Years: 1965-1975 (Rare & Unreleased)".

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