Why must I suffer This pain and woe A glimpse of heaven I'll never know Condemned to tremble On earth below I'm bound and shackled To all my woe What kind of judgment Been passed on me That this affliction Won't let me be Oh, I got troubles From long ago And I got worries A tale of woe I know I'm guilty I can't deny I am unworthy To raise my eyes My hour of darkness I'm sinking low Down at the bottom Is all my woe My fate is certain A fool could see That sweet contentment Ain't meant for me Unending heartache Has laid me low I can't escape from From all my woe