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The road is (G)long
with ma ny a (C)wind ing turn
that (D)leads us to (Em)who
knows (F)where,
who knows (Am7)where.
(Am7)But I’m (G)strong,
strong e nough (Em)to car
ry (Eb)him.
He ain’t hea vy,
he’s my (G)bro ther.
So on we (G)go,
his wel fare is (C)my con cern,
no (D)bur den is (Em)he
to (F)bear,
we’ll get (Am7)there.
(Am7)For I (G)know
he would not (Em)en cum
ber (Eb)me.
He ain’t hea vy,
he’s my (G)bro ther.
So on we
If I’m (C)la den
at (D)all,
I’m (C)la den
with (D)sad ness
that (Bm)ev ’ry
one’s (Dm)heart
is n’t (Cmaj7)filled
with the (Em)glad ness
of (C)love
for one an (Am7)oth
(D7)er.
It’s a long, long (G)bro ther,
He’s my (G)bro ther.
He ain’t (G)hea vy,
he’s my (C)broth er.
He ain’t (G)hea vy,
he’s my (C)broth er.
He ain’t
He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother" 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 G, 80 BPM.
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About “He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother”
- Can I play "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother" 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 "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother" by The Hollies played in?
- He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother"?
- "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother" was originally performed by The Hollies. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A9, Am, Am7, B7, Bm, C, Cmaj7, D, +8 more.
- What other songs by The Hollies can I play here?
- Try "LONG COOL WOMAN", "LOOK THROUGH ANY WINDOW", "CARRIE-ANNE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother"?
- 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. "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.