I
In a dark and dingy dungeon bound by locks and chains
Looked like an impossible escape
Paul began a melody just perfect for the time
Silas joined in rhythm and in rhyme
C
When they began to praise Him the prison bars were shaken
They were rockin to the rhythm when the jailhouse rocked along
Bout the midnight hour God’s wonder workin power
Set em free when they broke out
They broke out with a song
II
The poor pathetic prisoners heard the two men sing
That night they eye witnessed everything
Much to their amazement they got their freedom too
That’s what the power of praising God can do
Words and Music
Phil Cross, Matthew Browder
Chris White Music, BMI / Phil Cross Music, BMI | Browder House Music, BMI