Well I was doubling over the load on my shoulders
Was a weight I carried with me everyday
Crossing miles of frustrations and rivers a raging
Picking up stones I found along the way
I staggered and I stumbled down
Pathways of trouble
I was hauling those souvenirs of misery
And with each step taken my back was breaking
Til I found the One who took it all from me
Down by the riverside
(Down by the riverside)
I laid my burdens down,
Now I m travelling light
My spirit lifted high
(I found my freedom now)
I found my freedom now
And I m travelling light
Through the darkest alleys and loneliest valleys
I was dragging those heavy chains of doubt and fear
Then with the one word spoken the locks were broken
Now He s leading me to places
Where there are no tears
Down by the riverside
(Down by the riverside)
I laid my burdens down,