[Verse 1][John Carter Cash]
Through the lonely streets and up the hill
Past the rabid dogs whose bite would k**
To the lonely rock where time stands still
Let me help you carry the weight
[Johnny Cash]
On the road of tears where sorrow waits
Every step you take makes my heart break
Seems to me you're moving toward hell's gate
Let me help you carry the weight
[Chorus][Johnny and June Carter]
Let me help you carry the weight
Let me help you carry the weight
It's getting dark and the hour is late
Lord, let me help you carry the weight
[Verse 2]
[June]
The sky turned black and the lightning came down
Teardrops from heaven shook the ground
[June and John Carter]
Looking at his mother I thought I heard him say
[June and Johnny Cash]
Let me help you carry the weight
[Chorus][x3][Johnny and June]