Lyrics
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When I was born they looked at me and said
what a good boy,
what a smart boy,
what a strong boy,
When you were born, they looked at you and said
what a good girl,
what a smart girl,
what a pretty girl,
We got these chains hanging round our necks
people want to strangle us with them
before we take our first breath
Afraid of change afraid of staying the same
when temptation calls we just look away.
This chain is the hairshirt I wear
and this hearshirt is woven from
your brown hair
This song is the cross that I bear
Bear it with me , bear it with me, bear with me
