A Long Chain On Lyrics - In The Wind - Peter, Paul & Mary

One night as I lay on my pillow 

Moonlight as bright as the dawn 

I saw a man come a walking 

He had a long chain on 

I heard his chains a clankin' 

They made a mournful sound 

Welded around his body 

Draggin' along the ground 

He had a long chain on 

He had a long chain on 

He had a long chain on 

He stood beside my window 

He looked at me and he said 

I am so tired and hungry 

Give me a bite of your bread 

He didn't look like a robber 

He didn't look like a thief 

His voice was as soft as the moonlight 

A face full of sorrow and grief 

He had a long chain on 

He had a long chain on 

He had a long chain on 

I went into my kitchen 

Fetched him a bowl full of meat 

A drink and a pan of cold biscuits 

That's what I gave him to eat 

Though he was tired and hungry 

A bright light came over his face 

He bowed his head in the moonlight 

He said a beautiful grace 

He had a long chain on 

He had a long chain on 

He had a long chain on 

I got my hammer and chisel 

Offered to set him free 

He looked at me and said softly 

I guess we had best let it be 

When he had finished his supper 

He thanked me again and again 

Though it's been years since I've seen him 

Still hear him draggin' his chain 

He had a long chain on 

He had a long chain on 

He had a long chain on