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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Weight" by The Band: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Weight" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Weight" by The Band. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Weight" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Weight" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.