The Band - The Weight Lyrics

[Shawn]

I pulled into Nazareth, was feeling about half past dead;

I just need some place where I can 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 and and you can put the load right on me.

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]

Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothing you can say

It's just old Luke, and 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?

[chorus]

Crazy Chester followed me, and he caught me in the fog.

He said I will fix your rack, if you'll take Jack, my dog.

I said, Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man.

He said, That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can.

[chorus]

Catch a cannon ball 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, you know she's the only one.

Who sent me here with her regards for everyone.

[chorus]

[Mr. Boo]

Here's a music video of the song - they were pretty cool cats.. for Canadians

Source: The Band website

Edited March 29, 2006 by Mr. Boo

[Shawn]

Hope you're neutered for that comment.