Ball And Chain

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