Original song - Not our work

This song was written by Bob Russell and Bobby Scott and has been performed by various artists.
It was made famous by The Hollies. We thought of trying to adapt this song for Sam and Frodo,
but we decided it was best left alone. It's perfect for Sam and Frodo on the way up Mount Doom as it is.

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

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

If I'm laden at all, I'm laden with sadness
That everyone's heart isn't filled with 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, it doesn't weigh me down at all
He ain't heavy - he's my brother
He ain't heavy - he's my brother, he's my brother, he's my brother

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