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
Lord, won´t you help break this chain