The Weight

by The Band
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Lyrics

I pulled in to (Bm)Na za reth, was (C)feel in’ ’bout half past (G)dead.

I just need some (Bm)place

where (C)I can lay my head.

“Hey, mis ter, can you (Bm)tell me where a (C)man might find a (G)bed?”

He just grinned and (Bm)shook my hand; (C)“No” was all he (G)said.

Take a (D)load off (C)Fan ny,

take a (D)load for (C)free.

Take a (D)load off (C)Fan ny

and, and, and

you put the load right on (G)me.

I pulled in to (Bm)Na za reth, was (C)feel in’ ’bout half past (G)dead.

I just need some (Bm)place

where (C)I can lay my head.

“Hey, mis ter, can you (Bm)tell me where a (C)man might find a (G)bed?”

He just grinned and (Bm)shook my hand; (C)“No” was all he (G)said.

Take a (D)load off (C)Fan ny,

take a (D)load for (C)free.

Take a (D)load off (C)Fan ny

and, and, and

you put the load right on (G)me.

(G)me.

(G)me.

The Weight by The Band

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 74 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Weight”

What key is "The Weight" in?
"The Weight" by The Band is in the key of G with a tempo of 74 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Weight" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Weight" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Weight" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Band can I play here?
Try "UP ON CRIPPLE CREEK", "THE WEIGHT", "THE NIGHT THEY DROVE OLD DIXIE DOWN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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