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
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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.