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