What song did slaves sing while working in the fields?

Slaves often sang spirituals while working in the fields, with songs like "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "Follow the Drinking Gourd" being particularly notable. These songs served both as a form of expression and as a means of communication, conveying messages of hope, resistance, and often coded instructions for escape routes. The rhythmic and repetitive nature of the songs helped maintain morale and coordinate labor among the workers.