John Powers - The Chains I Forged In Life
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The Chains I Forged in Life
[Verse 1]
Em Am
I wear the chains I forged in life, I made them link by link
B7 Em
The chains you drag behind you are much longer than you think
Em Am
It’s a ponderous chain you’ll be dragging around
B7 Em
Like an anchor on the ankle you’ll feel like you’re going to drown
Am B7
But you can’t ever stop you keep moving all the time
Em Am
On the wings of the wind you’ll wish you could recline
B7 Em
Back in that hole in the ground where your bones have turned to dust
Am B7 Em
Where you could rest in peace and the tortured screams are hushed
[Verse 2]
Em Am
I wear the chains I forged in life and you will wear them too
B7 Em
But yours they grow longer with each dirty deed you do
Em Am
But I’m here tonight to tell you that you can escape my fate
B7 Em
There’s still hope for you to change before it is too late
Am B7
You’ll be haunted by three spirits they will come to you in bed
Em Am
Without them you will never come to shun the path I tread
B7 Em
Listen to what I say old man I’m giving you this chance
Am B7 Em
To prevent the dreadful misery of this never ending dance
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