Lyrics
I pulled in to Na za reth, was (D)feel in’ ’bout half past (A)dead.
I just need some place where (D)I can lay my head.
“Hey, mis ter, can you (C#m)tell me where a (D)man might find a bed?”
He just grinned and (C#m)shook my hand; (D)“No” was all he said.
Take a (E)load off (D)Fan ny,
take a (E)load for free.
Take a (E)load off (D)Fan ny
and and and you put the load you put right the on load right me.
on me.
I pulled in to Na za reth, was (D)feel in’ ’bout half past (A)dead.
I just need some place where (D)I can lay my head.
“Hey, mis ter, can you (C#m)tell me where a (D)man might find a bed?”
He just grinned and (C#m)shook my hand; (D)“No” was all he said.
Take a (E)load off (D)Fan ny,
take a (E)load for free.
Take a (E)load off (D)Fan ny
and and and you put the load you put right the on load right me.
on me.
The Weight by The Band
Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 76 BPM. Difficulty: medium. 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 A with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "The Weight" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- 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.
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