if i had my way i would not be here
not for one day
my leaving is clear
i've had my share of heartache and pain
for happiness i'm searching in vain
i've got to get rid of my ball and chain
for all of my life
the times they've been bad
and hard luck and strife
they're all i've ever had
i've had my share of heartache and pain
for happiness i'm searching in vain
i've got to get rid of my ball and chain
i've just got to be free
god in heaven
help me
if i had my way i would not
would not be here
no
not for one day
my leaving
my leaving is clear
i've had my share of heartache and pain
for happiness i'm searching in vain
i've got to get rid of my ball and chain
help me
i've had my share of heartache and pain
for happiness i'm searching in vain
i've got to get rid of my ball and chain