I had everything, lost it all I built tires of gold and watched them fall
I tried my best, but I guess my best just wasn't good enough
I've made promises and broke them
I've laid loved ones' lives wide open
And I've got a broken heart
But I've got a broken heart
I've come this far, and I ain't good enough
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 brighter road

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 back
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
Someday 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
I pray for a stronger back
I don't pray for a lighter load
I pray for a stronger back