The road is long, with many a winding turn That leads us to who, who knows when, who knows where But I'm strong, I'm strong enough to carry him He ain't heavy, he's my brother So on we'll go, his welfare is my concern No burden is he, tonight we'll get there For I know, he will not encumber me He ain't heavy, he's my brother If I'm laid out at all, I'm laid out with sadness And everyone's heart is not filled with gladness For the love of one another, it's a long, long road But there is no return, while we're on our way Gettin' ready to bear, oh, why don't you For I know, he doesn't lay me down at all He ain't heavy, and I love him because he's my brother Why don't you play it now Yeah, yeah, no, no, he's my brother Let me say it again He ain't heavy, he's my brother