Lyrics

The Night The Jailhouse Rocked
© 2026 Greg Alexander / Second Generation Music / BMI

Paul and Silas were badly beaten
Held in captivity
At midnight,bound and chained in jail
They began to praise and sing
Suddenly things began to shake
and everyone could see
GOD'S power opened prison doors
Chains broke, they were set free

Chorus:
It was The night that the jailhouse rocked.
The night when chains broke free.
The night the doors were opened wide so that everyone could see
The power of God came on the scene and set the captives free
It was the night that the jail house rocked

If you are bound in chains of sin
Crushed by the cares of life
Its not Gods will for you to be
Held captive full of strife
Surrender all to Jesus you can be be free from sin.
Chains and bonds all crumble when holiness begins

Bridge:
When we come before the Lord
Lift up our praise and sing
Its not long till He shows up
So let those praises ring