Well I was doubling over the load on my shoulders Was a weight I carried with me everyday Crossing miles of frustrations and rivers a raging Picking up stones I found along the way
I staggered and I stumbled down Pathways of trouble I was hauling those souvenirs of misery And with each step taken my back was breaking 'Til I found the One who took it all from me
Down by the riverside (Down by the riverside) I laid my burdens down, Now I'm traveling light My spirit lifted high (I found my freedom now) I found my freedom now And I'm traveling light
Through the darkest alleys and loneliest valleys I was dragging those heavy chains of doubt and fear Then with the one word spoken the locks were broken Now He's leading me to places Where there are no tears
Down by the riverside (Down by the riverside) I laid my burdens down, Now I'm traveling light My spirit lifted high (I found my freedom now) I found my freedom now And I'm traveling light
Down by the riverside I laid my burdens down, Now I'm traveling light My spirit lifted high I found my freedom now And I'm traveling light
Down by the riverside (Down by the riverside) I laid my burdens down, Now I'm traveling light My spirit lifted high (I found my freedom now) I found my freedom now And I'm traveling light