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, 'No', was all he said.

Refrein:
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And... (and)... and
You put the load (put the load) right on, right on me.

I picked up my bags, I went looking for a place to hide
When I saw ol' 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.' 

Refrein. 

Go down Miss Moses, there's nothin' that 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'?

Refrein.

Crazy Chester followed me and caught me in the fog
Said, 'I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog'
I said, 'Wait a minute, Chester. No, I'm a peaceful man'
Said, 'That's ok, boy, won't you feed him when you can'?

Refrein.

Catch a Cannonball, now to 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.

Refrein.