To the tune of foggy mountain breakdown https://youtube.com/shorts/OXF7gwgekVo

Verse 1: G C I’ve always been a domestic violence extremist but I, G D Found a spark of redemption ‘neath a tear-stained sky. G C Raised my hands in anger, broke the ones I love, G D G Now I’m beggin’ forgiveness from the Lord above.

Chorus: C G Oh, the banjo’s cryin’ for the pain I’ve sown, D G In a lonesome trailer where the cold winds moan. C G But I’m breakin’ free from the chains I wore, D G Gonna love my family, hurt no more.

Verse 2: G C The bottle was my preacher, and the fist my creed, G D Left scars on my darlin’, made her poor heart bleed. G C But a jail cell mirror showed a man I didn’t know, G D G So I traded hate for grace down this dusty road.

(Chorus) C G Oh, the banjo’s cryin’ for the pain I’ve sown, D G In a lonesome trailer where the cold winds moan. C G But I’m breakin’ free from the chains I wore, D G Gonna love my family, hurt no more.

Bridge: C G The preacher said, “Son, you can change your fate,” D G So I’m buildin’ bridges ‘fore it’s too damn late. C G With every step I’m learnin’ to be kind and true, D G Mendin’ hearts I broke with the love I never knew.

Verse 3: G C Now I’m singin’ soft to my kids at night, G D Holdin’ my sweet wife in the pale moonlight. G C The banjo’s still playin’, but it’s hope I hear, G D G A better man’s risin’ through the guilt and fear.

(Chorus) C G Oh, the banjo’s cryin’ for the pain I’ve sown, D G In a lonesome trailer where the cold winds moan. C G But I’m breakin’ free from the chains I wore, D G Gonna love my family, hurt no more.

Outro: G C I’ve always been a fighter, but I’m changin’ now, G D Swearin’ on my soul, I’ll keep this holy vow. G C The banjo’s singin’ freedom as I walk this land, G D G A redeemed ol’ sinner with a Bible in my hand.

Somewhere in that song a dog dies and there’s a back porch for sipping wine.