Shackles and Chains Merle Haggard
"Shackles and Chains" by Merle Haggard, released in 1972, is a #Country song that explores themes of confinement, emotional struggle, and the desire for freedom. The lyrics reflect on the burdens of life and the longing to break free from life's constraints. Musically, it features traditional country instrumentation, enhancing its heartfelt message. The song resonates with listeners, highlighting Haggard's ability to articulate personal and universal struggles.
On a long lonesome journey, I'm going
Oh darling, please don't you cry
Though in shackles and chains, they will take me
To a prison to stay till I die
And at night through the bars, I will gaze at the stars
And long for your kisses in vain
And the Bible I'll use for my pillow
My companions will be shackles and chains
Put your arms through the bars once more, darling
Let me kiss those sweet lips I love best
In heartache, you're my consolation
In sorrow, my haven of rest
And at night, through the bars, I will gaze at the stars
The plans that we made were in vain
And the Bible I'll use for my pillow
While I'm sleeping in shackles and chains
I'll be sleeping in shackles and chains
Oh darling, please don't you cry
Though in shackles and chains, they will take me
To a prison to stay till I die
And at night through the bars, I will gaze at the stars
And long for your kisses in vain
And the Bible I'll use for my pillow
My companions will be shackles and chains
Put your arms through the bars once more, darling
Let me kiss those sweet lips I love best
In heartache, you're my consolation
In sorrow, my haven of rest
And at night, through the bars, I will gaze at the stars
The plans that we made were in vain
And the Bible I'll use for my pillow
While I'm sleeping in shackles and chains
I'll be sleeping in shackles and chains
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