Free

I place a small bet I lose with no regret and close the door I light a cigarette I bite the bullet to taste the war I'm all used up Though I've got gas to burn Another cigarette I down the whiskey and get one more Outside the sunset I see the silhouettes and silently adore For the first time Since my return I'm free, free from the chains now There's hope, will, strength, direction Now, I can live without you, without you Now I can live It's been a long ride It took a long time, been down on all fours I've been too blue eyed I've tried to hide nevermore Lord, have mercy for me to learn I'm free, free from the chains now There's hope, will, strength, direction Now, I can live without you, without you Now I can live