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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Carry That Weight" by The Beatles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Carry That Weight" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Carry That Weight" by The Beatles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Carry That Weight" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Carry That Weight" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.