Remove this rope around my neck It is almost 'bout to choke me to death Remove this rope around my neck It is almost 'bout to choke me to death Oh, Lord, You know You know I need me some rest ♪ I have walked and I walked 'Til my feet is wet with sweat and full of soil I have walked and I walked 'Til my feet is wet with sweat and full of soil On Earth I haven't found no rest And, you know, I'm a-still walking yet ♪ I watch the sun rise in the morning east I talks to my Father, He talks back at me I watch the sun rise in the morning east I talks to my Father, He talks back at me He said, "Don't worry, J.B" "I will rise up a nation will set you free" ♪ I broke down and cried I know now someone have heard my prayer I broke down and cried I know now someone have heard my prayer He said, "Dry them eyes" "'Cause your God, now, is by your side"