SHACKLES AND CHAINS
Mark S. Mathes, Chris White Music, BMI
Sue C Smith, Christian Taylor Music/SueCSMith Songs (BMI)
V1
Once I was a captive
Once I was a slave
I lived my life in darkness
Underneath my shame
Sin had kept me locked up
So far away from grace
Til mercy shook my prison
and hallelujah I escaped
CHORUS
Chains
Shackles and chains
They were meant to hold me down,
Now they’re lying on the ground
Chains
Shackles and chains
Jesus broke their power
I’m free to praise His name
I’ll never be a prisoner again
To shackles and chains
V2
Now freedom is my anthem
And I don’t miss a chance
To raise my hands in worship
Let these feet begin to dance
So I tell the old old story
About the rugged cross
And my victory in Jesus
Since the day I lost…my
BRIDGE
Shake off your chains
And let Him set you free
Shake off your chains
And claim your victory
(3 times)
LAST CHORUS
Chains
Shackles and chains
They were meant to hold YOU down,
Now they’re lying on the ground
Chains
Shackles and chains
Jesus broke their power
YOU’RE free to praise His name
YOU’RE never be a prisoner again
To shackles and chains