Carry Me, Carrie
Composer(s): Shel Silverstein
Performer(s): Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show; Genya Ravan



Second street and broadway
Sitting in a doorway
Head held in his hands
Looked to all the world
Like he was praying
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 dont know where its leading to
But I know I can make it if I lean on you so
Come on carrie, carry me a little
I carried you so now carry me a little
Come on carrie carry me.. a little while yeah

He stumbled to his feet and he staggered down the street
To the window of a five and dime
He stopped and laughed a while at his reflection
Then I heard him shouting something 'bout a mountain
He could surely climb, if she was only there to point
The right direction

(But she ain't no.. no she ain't nooooo)

Come on carrie carry me a little farther
Come on carrie carry me one more mile
I dont know where its leading to
But I know I can make it if I lean on you so
Come on carrie, carry me a little
I carried you so now carry me a little
Come on carrie carry me.. a little while yeah

Got ta' carry me! carry me carrie!
Got ta' carry me!