I had everything, lost it all I built ties of gold, an' watched em' fall I tried my best but I guess my best Just wasn't good enough I made promises and broke em' I've laid loved ones lives wide open And I've got a broken heart But I've come this far And I ain't givin' up I pray for a stronger back I pray for a bigger heart I pray for the will to keep on walking When the way is dark I follow that winding road Just try to stay on track I don't pray for a lighter load I pray for a stronger back I've seen losers get a second chance I've seen miracles and happenstance I've seen long shots come from way behind To win the race And I've had dreams blow up In a cloud of smoke It's a world of pain It's a world of hope And It's dark right now But I know somehow Some day the sun will find a way To shine down on my face I pray for a stronger back I pray for a bigger heart I pray for the will to keep on walking When the way is dark I follow that winding road Just try to stay on track I don't pray for a lighter load I pray for a stronger back I follow that winding road Just try to stay on track I don't pray for a lighter load I pray for a stronger back