The Weight

The Band

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I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' 'bout 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.

I picked up my bags, I went lookin' for a place to hide.

When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side.

I said "Hey Carmen, come on let's go downtown."

She said "No, I've got to go, but my friend can stick around."

Go down Miss Moses, there's nothin' that you can say.

It's just old Luke, and Luke's waitin' 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."

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

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

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

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

Get your 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, you know she's the only one,

Who sent me here with her regards for everyone.