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Left It In The River
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Jul 22, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Jamie Macdonald's song 'I Left It in the River' tells a personal story of finding freedom from burdens and shame through a prayerful encounter with God by a river. The lyrics describe stepping into the water as a turning point where guilt and chains are left behind, leading to joy and deliverance. The song emphasizes a transformative moment of surrender and cleansing, echoing themes of baptism and new life. It celebrates being washed clean and raised up, with a strong sense of gratitude and relief.
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I had burdens on my shoulders all my life
I tried and tried to leave 'em all behind
But freedom's one thing I could never find
I said a prayer from the banks of a river
God met me there, showing me something better
My life was changed
When I stepped into the water
Ain't seen my chains
Since I gave 'em to the Father
Hallelujah, I've been delivered
Where is my guilt?
Where is my shame?
I left it in the river (river), oh
I left it in the river (river), oh
Now there's nothing that can take this joy I've found
He raised me up and I ain't coming down
He washed me clean and now there ain't no doubt
He turned it all around
I said a prayer from the banks of a river
God met me there, showing me something better
I left my wrongs at the bottom of the river
I said so long, said goodbye forever
My life was changed
When I stepped into the water
Ain't seen my chains
Since I gave 'em to the Father
Hallelujah, I've been delivered
Where is my guilt?
Where is my shame?
I left it in the river (river), oh
I left it in the river (river), oh
I left it in the river (river), oh
I left it in the river (river), oh
I left it in the river