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 bottle
i never knew what it was like to be free
it's time to break this chain that's been holdin' me down
leave it layin' 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 givin' me a reason
and a wife with forgiveness in her smile
oh i want these two hands to be rock steady
as she's handin' me our newborn baby child
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 the rain
and you can wash away this pain