Expert: Nick Marasciulo - 10/5/2010

Question
Nick,
Not sure whether these are lyrics that came from a particular song, or
if they were lyrics that faded in or out of a song.  If I remember it is
part of their later works...maybe white album.  Can you tell me the
title and album?
"Once there was a way to get back homeward,
Once there was a way to get back home.
Sleep little baby, do not cry..and I will sing you a lullaby."
"Boy, You got to carry that weight, carry that weight..."
Thanks

Answer
Hi there Marti.
The song is Golden Slumbers and it's part of Abbey Road side B's medley.
In fact the last verse you're quoting is the first of the following song named "Carry that weight".
(Although lyrics go as "Boy youre'gonna carry that weight")

Here you can find further information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Slumbers

And here you can listen to the song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qP4Ye15J0Y

Wonderful McCartney vocal performance...

Hope it helps,
'bye
N.