| If I had my way I would not be here
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| Not for one day, my leaving is clear
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| I’ve had my share of heartache and pain
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| For happiness I’m searching in vain
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| I’ve got to get rid of my ball and chain
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| For all of my life, the times they’ve been bad
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| And hard luck and strife, they’re all I’ve ever had
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| I’ve had my share of heartache and pain
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| For happiness I’m searching in vain
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| I’ve got to get rid of my ball and chain
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| I’ve just got to be free
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| God in heaven, help me If I had my way I would not, would not be here
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| No, not for one day, my leaving, my leaving is clear
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| I’ve had my share of heartache and pain
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| For happiness I’m searching in vain
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| I’ve got to get rid of my ball and chain
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| Help me!
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| I’ve had my share of heartache and pain
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| For happiness I’m searching in vain
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| I’ve got to get rid of my ball and CHAIN! |