Standard (EADGBE)

Chorus

Take 'em away, take 'em away Lord!

Take away these chains from me!

My heart is broken 'cos my spirit's not free,

Lord, take away these chains from me!

Verse 1

Some birds' feathers are too bright to be caged

I know I'm not that colourful, but a bird just the same

Open up your gate now, let me put down my load

So I can feel at ease and go back to my home.