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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 76 BPM.
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About “He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother". Key of Bb, 76 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.