It's been handed down for generations

From my grandpa to my dad, on to me

All my life I've been shackled to a bottom

I never knew what it was like to be free

But it's time to break this chain that's been holding me down

Leave it laying on the ground

It's time to make a change, I've caused enough pain

Lord, won't You help me break this chain

I give You thanks for giving me a reason

And a wife with forgiveness in her smile

Oh, I want this two hands to be rock steady

As she's handing me our new born baby child

It's time to break this chain that's been holding me down

Leave it laying on the ground

It's time to make a change, I've caused enough pain

Lord, won't You help me break this chain

It's time to make a change, I'm tired of this pain

Lord, won't You help me break this chain?

You made the sunshine and rain

And You can wash away this pain

Lord, won't You help me break this chain