The road is long, with many a winding turn 

That leads us to who knows where, who knows where

But I'm strong, strong enough to carry him 

He ain't heavy - he's my brother 



So on we go, his welfare is my concern

No burden is he to bare, we'll get there

For I know he would not encumber me

He ain't heavy - he's my brother



If I'm laden at all, I'm laden with sadness

That everyone's heart isn't filled with gladness of love for one another

It's a long long road from which there is no return 

While we're on our way to there, why not share

And the load, it doesn't weigh me down at all 

He ain't heavy - he's my brother 

He ain't heavy - he's my brother, he's my brother, he's my brother