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Titel: CARRY ME, CARRIE
Interpret: DR. HOOK AND THE MEDICINE SHOW
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Second Street and Broadway,
Sitt'in' in a doorway,
Head held in his hands,
Looked to all the world
Like he was prayin',
Foot wrapped in an old rag,
Bottle in a brown bag,
I saw him try to stand,
Then I heard the words that he was saying.
He said, "Come on, Carrie, carry me a little farther.
Come on, Carrie, carry me one more mile.
I don't know where it's leadin' to
But I know I can make it if I lean on you.
So, come on, Carrie, carry me a little,
I carried you, now carry me a little.
Come on, Carrie, carry me a Cittle while".
He struggled to his feet,
Stumbled down the street
To the window of a five and dime.
Stood and laughed a while at his reflection.
Then I heard hrim shoutin'
Something 'bout a mountain
He could surely climb.
If she was only there to point the right direction.
He said, "Come on, Carrie, carry me a little farther,...