Story Behind The Song
This song was written about my old day job. I consider it an homage to everyone who's suffered to achieve their dreams. I started singing it in the shower one morning on my way to work, and the words just flowed like a prayer. I still struggle every day
Song Description
Sizzlingly instrumentation, stark, vivid imagery, and luscious vocals make this song simply delectable. It doesn't get any earthier and real than this.
| Song Length |
5:04 |
Genre |
Country - Alternative, Folk - Bluegrass |
| Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| |
Lyrics
LORD, LAY DOWN MY BALL & CHAIN ? (c) Hart, Woodward, 2004
Lord, lay down, lay down my ball & chain.
Lord, lay down, lay down my ball & chain.
Gonna trade this hammer for a walkin' cane.
Lord, lay down, lay down my ball & chain.
Milk 'n honey over in the glory land.
Jesus, won't you guide me by my hand.
Lord, lay down, lay down my ball & chain.
Lord, lay down, lay down my ball & chain.
"Yes, sir, no sir," a working man's refrain.
Lord, lay down, lay down my ball & chain.
Jesus, Jesus, I'm suffering in sin.
Lord, my soul's as blistered as my skin.
Lord, lay down, lay down my ball & chain.
Lord, lay down, lay down my ball & chain.
Sun gonna shine, moon gonna wax and wane.
Lord, lay down, lay down my ball & chain.
Holy whirlwind rode Elijah high
Fly me home to meet him by and by.