I had burdens on my shoulders all my life
I tried and tried to leave 'em all behind
But freedom's one thing I could never find

I said a prayer from the banks of a river
God met me there, showing me something better

My life was changed
When I stepped into the water
Ain't seen my chains
Since I gave 'em to the Father

Hallelujah, I've been delivered
Where is my guilt?
Where is my shame?
I left it in the river (river), oh
I left it in the river (river), oh

Now there's nothing that can take this joy I've found
He raised me up and I ain't coming down
He washed me clean and now there ain't no doubt
He turned it all around

I said a prayer from the banks of a river
God met me there, showing me something better
I left my wrongs at the bottom of the river
I said so long, said goodbye forever

My life was changed
When I stepped into the water
Ain't seen my chains
Since I gave 'em to the Father

Hallelujah, I've been delivered
Where is my guilt?
Where is my shame?
I left it in the river (river), oh
I left it in the river (river), oh
I left it in the river (river), oh
I left it in the river (river), oh
I left it in the river