(by Bruce Hornsby)



Some live life with eyes that don't see

They look away at the time of your greatest need

Some talk, some'll just do, some just turn their back

Turn around and just walk away

I know i've done that

Lonely days and lonely nights

Easy to be cynical

Never put yourself on the line

I'd like to reach out

Well, why don't I?

Take the load up off your back

I'd like to try



Let me carry the water

Let me carry the weight

I will bear your burden

Let me carry the load



Working hard, sweating all day

In the long hot sun

Feel alone with a heavy heart

You're not the only one

Bossman says time to jump

We say how high

If you need a hand getting off your feet

Baby, i'll try



I want to cover tou

Like the sea on the sand

Easy to be cynical

Never take a stand

Easy for me not to give a damn

I'll ask you to call for me

And i'll give you a hand



Let me carry the water

Let me carry the load

I will shoulder your burden

Let me carry the load



Lonely nights and lonely days

You wait for someone to come along

And sweep you away

I'll put myself out there

It just might feel good

I don't always do that

But I think I should