Lee Johnson

Free From These Chains (Lee Guitar/Vocal)

Credits
Lyric Credits: Lee Johnson
Music Credits: Lee Johnson
Producer Credits: Lee Johnson
Publisher Credits: Lee Johnson/Doboy Productions
Performance Credits: Lee Johnson
Label Credits: None
Description
Short Song Description:
A song for Martina McBride or similar artist, about overcoming the adversities of awkward childhood and alcoholic father.
Long Song Description:
This started as an assignment. I am our NSAI coordinator for Local Chapter, our adopt a shop pro Walt Aldridge had us write a song based on these criteria: A song for Martina Mcbride using the word "Chain" and not using the words "Love" or "hearts" ...her
Story Behind the Song:
Based on a true story
Metadata
Song Length: 3:20
Primary Genre: Country-Contemporary
Secondary Genre: Country-Religious
Tempo / Feel: Medium Slow (91 - 110)
Lead Vocal: Male Vocal
Language: English
Era: 2000 and later
Lyrics
Similar Artist: Martina McBride

Free From These Chains

12 years old with glasses, legs up to her neck
Momma worked 2 jobs, Dad was a drunken wreck
He lay there on the sofa, curled up everyday
On the bus to school, she wondered how he got that way
She got tired of the same old same, said...

I'll Break Free From These Chains, won't let them tie me down
There's no point in pointing blame, I'll turn this thing around
I'm gonna live a little more, take a better look
At what life has in store, with my Faith in the Good Book
I'm handing over all my pain, I'll Break Free From These Chains

Twenty five years later, one Med School Degree
Husband by her side, kids Eight, Five and Three
She visit's Mom and Dad, the old house needs new paint
Daddy's still a mess, yeah and Momma's still a Saint
She says "Dad its time to change your ways...

We'll break Free From These Chains, won't let them tie us down
No point in pointin' blame, let's turn this thing around
We gotta live a little more, take a better look
At what life has in store, with our Faith in the Good Book
We're handing over all our pain, We'll break Free From These Chains

Chorus then Bridge,

At his meetings, they teach him, one step at a time,
now he takes it day by day
He calls her, to thank her, say's "I'm doin fine,
I won't let you slip away...

We'll Break Free From These Chains, wont let them tie us down
I'm the only one to blame, let's turn this thing around
We gotta live a little more, take a better look
At what life has in store, with our Faith in the Good Book
I'm handing over all my pain, we'll Break Free From These Chains



LEE JOHNSON
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303.442.2379 hm/wk; 303 775 1622 cell
lee@leejohnsonsongs.com; www.leejohnsonsongs.com