Ball And Chain

Album: Once Again (1971)
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  • 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!
    Writer/s: JOHN LEES, LES HOLROYD, MELVYN PRITCHARD, STUART J WOLSTENHOLME
    Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

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