Learn "HE AIN'T HEAVY, HE'S MY BROTHER" by Neil Diamond on Piano

Master "HE AIN'T HEAVY, HE'S MY BROTHER" by Neil Diamond with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Eb at 76 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 76 BPM.

Lyrics

The (Cm7)road is (Bb)long, with man y a (Eb)wind ing turn (F7)that leads us to (Gm)who knows (Ab)where, who knows (Cm7)where. But I’m (Bbmaj7)strong, strong e nough to (Eb)car ry him. He ain’t (Cm7)heav y, he’s my (Bb)broth er. So (Cm7)on we (Bb)go; his wel fare is (Eb)my con cern. (F7)No bur den is (Gm)he to (Ab)bear, we’ll get (Cm7)there. For I (Bbmaj7)know he would not en (Eb)cum ber me. He ain’t (Cm7)heav y, he’s my (Bb)broth er. So (Cm7)on we (Bb)broth er. If I’m (Ebmaj7)la den at (F)all, I’m (Ebmaj7)la den with (F)sad ness that (Dm7)ev ’ry one’s (Fm7)heart is n’t (Ebmaj7)filled with the (Gm)glad ness of (E)love for one an (Cm7)oth er. It’s a (Cm7)long, (C)long (Bb)road, from which there is (Eb)no re turn. (F7)While we’re on our (Gm)way to (Ab)there, why not (Cm7)share? And the (Bbmaj7)load does n’t weigh me (Eb)down at all. He ain’t (Cm7)heav y, he’s my (Bb)broth er.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Eb
Tempo
76 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
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  4. 4
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  5. 5
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