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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Carry That Weight" by The Beatles in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Carry That Weight" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Carry That Weight" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Carry That Weight"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Carry That Weight" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Carry That Weight"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Carry That Weight" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.