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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"The Weight" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 76 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Weight”
- What key is "The Weight" by The Band played in?
- The Weight is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Weight"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Weight" 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 "The Weight"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Weight"?
- "The Weight" was originally performed by The Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Weight"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Asus4, C, C#m, D, Dmaj7, E, F#m7.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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