Joan Osborne

Lyrics The weight Joan Osborne

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The weight


Pulled into Nazareth, feeling 'bout half past dead
Just need a place where I can lay my head
Hey mister can you tell me where a girl might find a bed?
He just grinned, 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 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 m'friend can stick around'

Chorus

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, woncha stay an' 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, t'take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' 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

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The lyrics THE WEIGHT of JOAN OSBORNE is also present in the album How sweet it is (2002)

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Biografia

Joan Elizabeth Osborne is an American singer-songwriter born in 1963 in New York City. Known for her powerful vocal timbre and energetic performances, she achieved international fame in 1995 with the single "One of Us", taken from the album of the same name. The album sold over 20 million copies worldwide, establishing Osborne as one of the most influential artists of the decade. In addition to commercial success, Osborne has been appreciated for her ability to blend different musical genres, ranging from blues to rock, soul to folk music. Among her most important albums are "Relish" (1995), "Righteous Love" (2007) and "Bring the Family" (2013). Joan Osborne is a prominent figure in the American music scene, appreciated for her authenticity, vocal talent and ability to create engaging and meaningful music.

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