I woke up this mornin', and the world was gray Haven't seen the sun since they hauled me away The boss man says there's no use in tryin' He won't let me color outside of the lines Got these Chains on Me And, they're draggin' me down Got these Chains on Me Hear that clankin' sound? Got these chains on me Mister, hear my song Don't say imagination is morally wrong
Mm-hmm-hmm Drink of water, boss?
As long as I've been here I've got nothin' to show Try to make somethin' but the boss says no Wanna be creative but the man won't hear it That big boss man is tryin' to crush my spirit
Got these Chains on Me They won't let me fly Got these Chains on Me Won't tell me why Got these Chains on Me Mister, hear my song Don't say imagination is morally wrong No, they won't let us dance or bang that gong 'Cause they say imagination is morally wrong!