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 the load right 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 the load right on me.
The Weight by The Band
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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.
- What chords are used in "The Weight"?
- This arrangement of "The Weight" uses 8 chords: A, Asus4, C, C#m, D, Dmaj7, E, F#m7.
- How long does it take to learn "The Weight" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by The Band can I play here?
- Try "UP ON CRIPPLE CREEK", "THE NIGHT THEY DROVE OLD DIXIE DOWN", "The Weight". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.