I’ve Got a Load on My Mind

by James Neilson Graham

Genre: Folk

Lyrics

I’ve got a load on my mind.
Why do I find myself
On the shelf,
Why can’t I unwind?
I’ve got a load on my mind.
Guess I’m just not the marrying kind.
Had my chances,
Been to dances –
The ladies I’ve wined and dined.
Just can’t make up my mind.

I’ve got a load on my mind.
Wish I could re-wind the spool;
What a fool!
The best is behind.
I’ve got a load on my mind.
I must have been blind not to see
How you sought out my company,
Opened your heart to me,
Spoke of two souls intertwined.
Just can’t make up my mind.

I’ve got a load on my mind.
My destiny’s binding with briars
My joys and desires,
Venus and Mars misaligned.
I’ve got a load on my mind.
Well, you know I can’t say I’m resigned
To my fate – who says it’s too late
To get a soulmate,
If I’m that way inclined?
Just can’t make up my mind.

Words and music copyright © 2011 James Neilson Graham