Shackles and Chains
by Jimmie Davis
"This song was based
on a story told to me, though I don't know whether or
not it's true. They could have used stones for pillows
in those days. It became popular immediately after it
was released on one of my records." —Jimmie Davis
Shackles and Chains
On a long, lonesome journey, I'm going
Oh, darling, and please don't you cry
Though in shackles and chains they will take me
In prison to stay till I die
And at night through the bars
I will gaze at the stars
And long for your kisses in vain
A piece of stone I will use as my pillow
While I'm sleeping in shackles and chains.
Put your arms through these bars once, my darling
Let me kiss those sweet lips I love best
In heartache, you're my consolation
In sorrow, my haven of rest
And at night through the bars
I will gaze at the stars
The plans that we made were in vain
A piece of stone I will use as my pillow
While I'm sleeping in shackles and chains.
