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



[Chorus]

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



[Repeat Chorus]



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