Ball And Chain Lyrics - Barclay James Harvest

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