Well I see a chain gang a working
Many a short coming
Chained to sin and misery
Building a road so well
It's just a highway to hell
And Jesus has the key to set you free
Working on the chain gang
Jesus has the key to set you free
No need to work on the chain gang of sin
There's redemption a new life for you to begin
Jesus paid the price it's true
The sentence is over for you
All you got to do is believe
Repent of your sin
And be born again
Forgiveness is yours to receive
Stop working on the chain gang
Jesus has the key to set you free