Well I was doubling over the load on my shoulders Traveling Light Was a weight I carried with me everyday Crossing miles of frustrations and rivers a raging , Picking up stones I found along the way I staggered and I stumbled down Pathways of trouble I was hauling those souvenirs of misery And with each step taken my back was breaking ‘Til I found the One who took it all from me Down by the riverside (Down by the riverside) I laid my burdens down, Now I‘m traveling light My spirit lifted high (I found my freedom now) I found my freedom now And I‘m traveling light Through the darkest alleys and loneliest valleys I was dragging those heavy chains of doubt and fear Then with the one word spoken the locks were broken Now He‘s leading me to places where there are no tears Down by the riverside (Down by the riverside) I laid my burdens down, Now I‘m traveling light My spirit lifted high (I found my freedom now) I found my freedom now And I‘m traveling light Down by the riverside I laid my burdens down, Now I‘m traveling light My spirit lifted high I found my freedom now And I‘m traveling light Down by the riverside (Down by the riverside) I laid my burdens down, Now I‘m traveling light My spirit lifted high (I found my freedom now) I found my freedom now And I‘m traveling light