Can't shake them loose, these chains and things
But I ain't got nowhere to go
Oh, you talk about hard luck and trouble
Just can't lose these chains and things
These chains that bind me
And a slave driving ball
The whole world is wrong it seems
Can't lose these chains and things
Seems to be my middle name
I can't shake it loose, these chains and things
All the odds are against me
I got a cold hearted wrong doin' woman
And I don't feel like walkin' anymore
Ain't got no money to buy a ticket
Got to work this morning
I can't lose these chains that bind me
Just can't lose these chains and things
Oh, nothing is going right this morning
These chains that bind me
Oh, I would pack up and leave today people
Yes, I can only play a losin' game
Oh, I guess it's the chains that bind me
Seems like everything is lost
