Well I was doubling over the ____ on my shoulders Was a weight I carried with me everyday Crossing miles of ___________ 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 __________ 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 ________ 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 ________ those heavy chains of doubt and fear Then with the one word spoken the locks were _____ 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