A E
Well I was doublin' over the load on my shoulders
Bsus4 C#m7
Was a weight I carried with me everyday
A E
Crossin' miles of frustrations and rivers a ragin'
Bsus4 C#m7
Pickin' up stones I found along the way
A E
I staggered and I stumbled down pathways of trouble
Bsus4 C#m7
I was haulin' those souvenirs of misery
A E
And with each step taken my back was breakin'
Bsus4 C#m7
'Til I found the One who took it all from me
Chorus:
A E
Down by the riverside
(Down by the riverside)
Bsus4
I laid my burdens down,
C#m7
Now I'm travelin' light
A E
My spirit lifted high
(I found my freedom now)
Bsus4
I found my freedom now
C#m7
And I'm travelin' light
A E Bsus4 C#m7 2X
A E
Through the darkest alleys and loneliest valleys
Bsus4 C#m7
I was draggin' those heavy chains of doubt and fear
A E
Then with the one word spoken the locks were broken
Bsus4 C#m7
Now He's leading me to places where there are no tears
REPEAT CHORUS
A E Bsus4 C#m7
Laid my burdens down, by the riverside
A E Bsus4 C#m7
Found my freedom now, now I’m traveling light
