I pulled into nazareth



I 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 girl might find a bed?"



He just grinned and shook my hand



"no!" was all he said







Take a load off fanny



Take a load for free



Take a load off fanny



And (and) (and) put the weight 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 m'friend can stick around"







Take a load off fanny



Take a load for free



Take a load off fanny



And (and) (and) put the weight on me







Go down, moses



There ain't nothin' for you to say



It's just ol' luke



And luke's waitin' on the judgment day



"well, luke, my friend



What about young anna lee?"



He said, "do me a favor



Stay an' keep anna lee company."







Take a load off fanny



Take a load for free



Take a load off fanny



And (and) (and) put the weight on me







Fetch me a cannon ball



Now take me on down the line



May bag is sinkin' low



And i believe it's about time



To get in touch with me



You know she's the one



He said, "honey, regards for everyone."







Take a load off fanny



Take a load for free



Take a load off fanny



And (and) (and)