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

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)

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