The Weight

I pulled into nazareth I was feeling abut half past dead

I just need some place where I can lay my head

I said hey mister can you tell me where a girl might find a bed

He just grinned and shook his head no was all he said

Take a load off fannie take a load for free

Take a load off fannie

And you put the load put the load right on me

I picked up my bag went looking for a place to hide

When I saw carmen and the devil they was 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

Take a load off fannie take a load for free

Take a load off fannie

And you put the load put the load right on me

Go down Miss Moses there's nothing you can say

It's just old luke luke's waiting on the Judgement day

Well luke my friend what about young Anna lee

He said do me a favor son

Won't you stay and keep Anna lee company

Take a load off fannie take a load for free

Take a load off fannie

And you put the load put the load right on me

Put the load right on me

Crazy chester followed me and he caught me in the fog

He said I will fix your rag if you'll take Jack my dog

I said wait a minute chester you know I'm a peaceful woman

He said that's okay but won't you feed him when you can

Take a load off fannie take a load for free

Take a load off fannie

And you put the load put the load right on me

Catch a cannonball now to take me on down the line

My bag is sinking low and I do believe it's time

To get back to Miss fannie you know she's the only one

Who sent me here with her regards for everyone yes

Take a load off fannie take a load for free

Take a load off fannie

And you put the load put the load right on

Put the load right on me put the load right on me