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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.
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother — Piano Lead Sheet
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"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 76 BPM.
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About “He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother”
- Where are the chord symbols for "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" is in Bb.
- What key is "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by Neil Diamond played in?
- He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother is arranged in the key of Bb 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 76 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 Neil Diamond. 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 14 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbmaj7, C9, Cm7, D7, Dm7, Eb, +6 more.
- What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
- Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" is in the key of Bb at 76 BPM.
- What chords are in "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.