The Weight

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I pulled in to Nazareth, was feeling 'bout half past dead I just need some place where I could lay my head Hey mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed? He just grinned and shook my hand 'No' was all he said [Chorus] Take a load off, Fanny Take a load for free Take a load off, Fanny And you put the load right on me [Verse 2] I picked up my bag, I went looking for a place to hide When I saw Carmen and the Devil walking side by side I said 'Hey Carmen, come on, let's go downtown' She said 'I gotta go but my friend can stick around' [Chorus] Take a load off, Fanny Take a load for free Take a load off, Fanny And you put the load right on me [Verse 3] Go down Miss Moses, there's nothing that you can say It's just old Luke, waiting on the judgement day 'Well, Luke my friend, what about young Anna-Lee?' He said 'Do me a favour son, won't you stay and keep Anna-Lee company?' [Chorus] Take a load off, Fanny Take a load for free Take a load off, Fanny And you put the load right on me [Verse 4] Catch a cannonball now to take me down the line My bag is sinking low and I do believe it's time To get back to Miss Fanny, I know she's the only one Who sent me here with her regards for everyone [Chorus] Take a load off, Fanny Take a load for free Take a load off, Fanny And you put the load right on me Take a load off, Fanny Take a load for free Take a load off, Fanny Put the weight on me Take a load off, Fanny Put the weight on me