Songs Written by Lee HaysTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Lee Elhardt Hays (March 14, 1914 – August 26, 1981) was an American folk singer and songwriter, best known for singing bass with the Weavers. Throughout his life, he was concerned with overcoming racism, inequality, and violence in society. He wrote or cowrote "Lonesome Traveller", "Wasn't That a Time?", "If I Had a Hammer", and "Kisses Sweeter than Wine", which became hits and Weavers' staples. He also familiarized audiences with songs of the 1930s labor movement, such as "We Shall... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Lee Hays first charted in 1951 with Kisses Sweeter Than Wine.The artist placed 7 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 7 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.