The Last Waltz Suite: The Weight The Band

"The Weight" by The Band, released in 1968, is a #Rock classic that explores themes of burden, community, and redemption. Its lyrics depict a journey filled with encounters that reflect life's struggles and the importance of supporting one another. Musically, it features rich harmonies and a blend of folk-rock elements, contributing to its lasting cultural impact as an anthem of shared experience.

I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' 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, and "No!", was all he said

Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And you can put the load right on me

I picked up my bag, 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: "I gotta go, but my friend can stick around"

Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And you can put the load right on me

Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' 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?"

Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And you can put the load right on me

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