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Ships carrying spirits to the afterlife are a common motif among many ancient cultures. A giant ship was discovered in the region housing the pyramid of Giza designed specifically for soul transportation.
Many Pharaohs were buried and decorated with material wealth after they were mummified, believ...
[Verse 1]
Well, I sympathize completely
But there's nothing I can do
I am just a humble servant
With a message here for you
Well I know you have good reasons
And there's things you've got to do
But the boatman won't be waiting
And he's leaving here with you
[Chorus]
And you can't take it with you
No matter what you do
No, you can't take it with you
Not the place you're going to
(One more mile)
(One more road)
(One last bridge)
(One less load)
[Verse 2]
Well I sympathize completely
But there's nothing I can do
I am just obeying orders
I'm a simple soul like you
Well you really are persuasive
But I've heard it all before
And the boatman's getting restless
As he stands upon the shore
[Chorus]
And you can't take it with you
No matter what you do
No, you can't take it with you
Not the place you're going to
[Outro]
(Can't take it with you)
(Can't take it with you)
(Can't take it with you)
(Can't take it with you)
(Can't take it with you)
Can’t Take It with You was written by Eric Woolfson & Alan Parsons.
Can’t Take It with You was produced by Alan Parsons.
The Alan Parsons Project released Can’t Take It with You on Thu Jun 01 1978.