Get Wayward Son Lyrics Background. Amcgff (hit and off) riff 1 lay your weary head to rest, don't you cry no more. Carry on my wayward son for there'll be peace when you are done lay your weary head to rest don't you cry no more.
verse 2 (soft, keys piano /bass/drums.
This song is often seen as a reference to the prodigal son parable in the new testament of the bible. About carry on wayward son. Lay your weary head to rest. Don't you cry (don't you cry no more).
