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 bear we’ll get there
For I know
He would not encumber me
He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.

Oh, if I’m laden at all
I’m laden with sadness
That everyone’s heart
Isn’t filled with the gladness
And 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
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
He’s my brother