I pulled in to Nazareth was feelin bout half past dead
   I just need some place where I can lay my head
   Hey mister, can you tell me where a girl might find a bed
   He just grinned and shook my hand no was all he said
   Take the load off Fanny, take the load for free
   Take the load off Fanny and, and, and you 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 walking side by side
   I said, hey Carmen come on let's go downtown
   She said I gotta go but my friend can't stick around
   Take the load off Fanny, take the load for free
   Take the load off Fanny and, and, and you put the load right on me
  
   Go down Moses there's nothing you can say
   It's just old Luke and Luke's waiting on the judgement day
   Well Luke my friend what about Anna Lee
   He said do me a favor won't you stay and keep Anna Lee company
   Take the load off Fanny, take the load for free
   Take the load off Fanny and, and, and you put the load right on me
  
   Catch me a cannonball now take me on down the line
   My bag is sinking low and I do believe it's time
   Get in touch with Fanny you know she's the only one
   Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
   Take the load off Fanny, take the load for free
   Take the load off Fanny and, and, and you put the load right on me