Ball and Chain Lyrics

If I had my way
I would not be here
Not for one day
My leavin′ is clear
I've had my share
Of heartache and pain
For happiness
I′m searchin' 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 that I've ever had

I′ve had my share
Of heartache and pain
For happiness
I'm searchin′ in vain, oh Lord
I've got to get rid
Of my ball and chain

I just gotta be free

If I had my way
I would not, would not be here
No, not for one day
My leavin′, my leavin' is clear
I've had my share
Of heartache and pain
For happiness
I′m searchin′ in vain

I've got to get rid
Of my ball and chain

I′ve had my share
Of heartache and pain
For happiness
I'm searchin′ in vain
I've got to get rid
Of my ball and chain, yeah