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The Weight

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Gmajor
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Tuning: standard
Capo: NO capo
Chords used:
G: 3.5.5.4.3.3
Bm: x.2.4.4.3.2
C: x.3.5.5.5.x
Intro:
G Bm C G
Verse:
GI pulled in to NBmazareth, I was Cfeeling about half past Gdead.
GI just need some pBmlace where CI can lay my Ghead.
G"Hey, Mister, can you tBmell me where a Cman might find a Gbed?"
GHe just grinned, shBmook my hand, C"No" was all he Gsaid.
Chorus:
GTake a Bmload off, FCanny.
GTake a Bmload for frCee.
GTake a Bmload off, FCanny.
CAnd... you put the load right on mGe.
Break:
G Bm C G
Verse:
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 got to go, but my friend can stick around."
Chorus:
Take a load off, Fanny.
Take a load for free.
Take a load off, Fanny.
And... you put the load right on me.
Break:
G   Bm   C   Gx2
Verse:
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:
Take a load off, Fanny.
Take a load for free.
Take a load off, Fanny.
And... you put the load right on me.
Break:
G   Bm   C   Gx2
Verse:
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:
Take a load off, Fanny.
Take a load for free.
Take a load off, Fanny.
And... you put the load right on me.
Break:
G   Bm   C   Gx2
Verse:
Get your Canonball 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:
Take a load off, Fanny.
Take a load for free.
Take a load off, Fanny.
And... you put the load right on me.
End:
G Bm C G
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