Misc Unsigned Bands - Jack White Jimmy Page The Edge – The Weight

this song was originally written by the band and got covered by jack white ( white
stripes ) , the edge ( u2 ) , jimmy page ( led zeppelin ) in the movie “it might get loud”
guitar is tuned down one whole step
intro
i : G G/F# | Em7 D | C | : |
verse 1 :

G Bm C G
i pulled in to nazareth , i was feeling about half past dead .
G Bm C G
i just need some place where i can lay my head .
G Bm C G
“hey , mister , can you tell me where a man might find a bed?”
G Bm C G
he just grinned , shook my hand , “no” was all he said .

refrain :
G G/F# C
take a load off , fanny .
G G/F# C
take a load for free .
G G/F# C
take a load off , fanny .
C G
and . . . you put the load right on me .
| : G G/F# | Em7 D | C | : |

i picked up my bag . i went looking 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 got to go , but my friend can stick around . ”
( refrain )
go down , miss 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 young anna lee?”
he said , “do me a favor , son , won’t you stay and keep anna lee company . ”
( refrain )
crazy chester followed me and he caught me in the fog .
he said , “i will fix your rack , if you’ll take jack my dog . ”
i said , “wait a minute , chester . you know i’m a peaceful man . ”
he said , “that’s okay , boy . won’t you feed him when you can?”
( refrain )
get your canonball now , to take me down the line .
my bag is sinking low , and i do believe it’s time
to get back to miss fanny . you know she’s the only one
who sent me here with her regards for everyone .
( refrain )