Carry That Weight

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

(C)Boy,

you’re gon na (G)car ry that weight,

car ry that weight a long time.

Boy,

you’re gon na (G7)car ry that weight,

car ry that weight a long time.

I nev er give you my (Dm7)pil low,

I on ly send you my (C)in vi ta tions.

And in the mid dle of the (B)cel e bra tions, I (Am)break down.

(C)Boy,

you’re gon na (G7)car ry that weight,

car ry that weight a long time.

Boy,

you’re gon na (G7)car ry that weight,

car ry that weight a long time.

Carry That Weight — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Carry That Weight" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Carry That Weight”

Can I play "Carry That Weight" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Carry That Weight" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Carry That Weight" by The Beatles played in?
Carry That Weight is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Carry That Weight"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Carry That Weight" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Carry That Weight"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Carry That Weight"?
"Carry That Weight" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Carry That Weight"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Am, Am7, Bm7, C, Dm7, E7, F, +4 more.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Carry That Weight"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Carry That Weight" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Carry That Weight"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Carry That Weight" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.