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 the sadness
That ev’ryone’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 our 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 ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.
1969 – Bob Russell and Bobby Scott – Performed by Neil Diamond – Album: Tap Root Manuscript