I have been ungrateful, I've been unwise
restless from the cradle, now I realize
it's so hard to see the rainbow
through glasses dark as these
maybe I'll be able
from now on, on my knees

Oh I am weak, oh I know I am vain
take this weight from me
let my spirit be unchained

Old man swearing at the sidewalk, I'm overcome
seems that we've both forgotten, forgotten to go home
oh have I seen an angel or have I seen a ghost?
Where's that Rock of Ages when I need it most?

Oh I am weak, Lord I know I am vain
take this weight from me
let my spirit be unchained

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