Why this song?
This is the song that sparked this playlist. It popped up randomly one morning when I was listening to an Alexa playlist and I thought “Ah, this is just what I needed to hear at this time, something to make me focus on other people’s burdens, and the ‘of-course-ness’ of helping out.” – Submitted by Rose (Communications Director for the Ministry Against the Death Penalty)
Lyrics
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 of my concern
No burden is he to bear
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 the gladness
Of love for one another
It's a long, long road
From which there is no return
While we're on the way to there
Why not share
And the load
Doesn't weigh me down at all
He ain't heavy he's my brother
He's my brother
He ain't heavy, he's my brother, he ain't heavy
Songwriters: Bob Russell / Bobby Scott
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother lyrics © Music Sales Corporation
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