I can't bear this cross no more.
Let me seek that peaceful shore.
I'm not the man I used to be.
In this world of sorrow,
there seems like no tomorrow.
Unchain my soul and set me free.
I can't bear this cross no more.

In the beginning love was forgiving.
Lives filled with wonder.
Know, no prophets were we. How could we foresee?
Hearts torn a sunder.

Now, I must be the strong one. I'm surely the wrong one
to ease your burden.
Yea, to dry all of your tears. Yet, my future here
seems so uncertain.

Aye, in your world alone the flowers have grown.
The seeds we planted.
Still, scarce room there for me. No pity I plea.
My life recanted.

Words and Music by JJ Jenkins and George Petersen
© 2003 JENPET Music International (ASCAP)