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Dtap to play
Emtap to play
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Chords
G · Bm · C · D · Em · Am
The Weight Chords – Guitar
The Band’s legendary Americana song with rich storytelling and harmonies. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Folk-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Pay attention to the bass notes on the A chord. Walk the bass down from A to E for an authentic sound between chord changes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A C#m
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin’ about half past dead
D A E
I just need some place where I can lay my head
A C#m
”Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?”
D A E
He just grinned and shook my hand, “No” was all he said
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 2
A C#m
I picked up my bag, I went looking for a place to hide
D A E
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walking side by side
A C#m
I said, “Hey, Carmen, come on, let’s go downtown”
D A E
She said, “I gotta go but my friend can stick around”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 3
A C#m
Go down, Miss Moses, there’s nothing you can say
D A E
It’s just old Luke and Luke’s waiting on the Judgment Day
A C#m
”Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?”
D A E
He said, “Do me a favor, son, won’t you stay and keep Anna Lee company?”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 4
A C#m
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
D A E
He said, “I will fix your rack if you’ll take Jack my dog”
A C#m
I said, “Wait a minute, Chester, you know I’m a peaceful man”
D A E
He said, “That’s okay, boy, won’t you feed him when you can?”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 5
A C#m
Catch a cannonball now to take me down the line
D A E
My bag is sinking low and I do believe it’s time
A C#m
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she’s the only one
D A E
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Practice tip: The C#m can be challenging. If you’re a beginner, try using A, E, D shapes and simplify the C#m to an open A shape moved up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "The Weight"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: G, Bm, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "The Weight" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "The Weight" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "The Weight"?
It was written by Robbie Robertson, and released in 1968.
Gtap to play
Bmtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Chords
G · Bm · C · D · Em · Am
The Weight Chords – Ukulele
The Band’s legendary Americana song with rich storytelling and harmonies. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Folk-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Pay attention to the bass notes on the A chord. Walk the bass down from A to E for an authentic sound between chord changes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A C#m
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin’ about half past dead
D A E
I just need some place where I can lay my head
A C#m
”Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?”
D A E
He just grinned and shook my hand, “No” was all he said
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 2
A C#m
I picked up my bag, I went looking for a place to hide
D A E
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walking side by side
A C#m
I said, “Hey, Carmen, come on, let’s go downtown”
D A E
She said, “I gotta go but my friend can stick around”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 3
A C#m
Go down, Miss Moses, there’s nothing you can say
D A E
It’s just old Luke and Luke’s waiting on the Judgment Day
A C#m
”Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?”
D A E
He said, “Do me a favor, son, won’t you stay and keep Anna Lee company?”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 4
A C#m
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
D A E
He said, “I will fix your rack if you’ll take Jack my dog”
A C#m
I said, “Wait a minute, Chester, you know I’m a peaceful man”
D A E
He said, “That’s okay, boy, won’t you feed him when you can?”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 5
A C#m
Catch a cannonball now to take me down the line
D A E
My bag is sinking low and I do believe it’s time
A C#m
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she’s the only one
D A E
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Practice tip: The C#m can be challenging. If you’re a beginner, try using A, E, D shapes and simplify the C#m to an open A shape moved up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "The Weight"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: G, Bm, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "The Weight" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "The Weight" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "The Weight"?
It was written by Robbie Robertson, and released in 1968.
Gtap to play
Bmtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Chords
G · Bm · C · D · Em · Am
The Weight Chords – Piano
The Band’s legendary Americana song with rich storytelling and harmonies. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Folk-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Pay attention to the bass notes on the A chord. Walk the bass down from A to E for an authentic sound between chord changes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A C#m
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin’ about half past dead
D A E
I just need some place where I can lay my head
A C#m
”Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?”
D A E
He just grinned and shook my hand, “No” was all he said
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 2
A C#m
I picked up my bag, I went looking for a place to hide
D A E
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walking side by side
A C#m
I said, “Hey, Carmen, come on, let’s go downtown”
D A E
She said, “I gotta go but my friend can stick around”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 3
A C#m
Go down, Miss Moses, there’s nothing you can say
D A E
It’s just old Luke and Luke’s waiting on the Judgment Day
A C#m
”Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?”
D A E
He said, “Do me a favor, son, won’t you stay and keep Anna Lee company?”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 4
A C#m
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
D A E
He said, “I will fix your rack if you’ll take Jack my dog”
A C#m
I said, “Wait a minute, Chester, you know I’m a peaceful man”
D A E
He said, “That’s okay, boy, won’t you feed him when you can?”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 5
A C#m
Catch a cannonball now to take me down the line
D A E
My bag is sinking low and I do believe it’s time
A C#m
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she’s the only one
D A E
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Practice tip: The C#m can be challenging. If you’re a beginner, try using A, E, D shapes and simplify the C#m to an open A shape moved up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "The Weight"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: G, Bm, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "The Weight" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "The Weight" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "The Weight"?
It was written by Robbie Robertson, and released in 1968.
Gtap to play
Bmtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Chords
G · Bm · C · D · Em · Am
The Weight Chords – Banjo
The Band’s legendary Americana song with rich storytelling and harmonies. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Folk-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Pay attention to the bass notes on the A chord. Walk the bass down from A to E for an authentic sound between chord changes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A C#m
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin’ about half past dead
D A E
I just need some place where I can lay my head
A C#m
”Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?”
D A E
He just grinned and shook my hand, “No” was all he said
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 2
A C#m
I picked up my bag, I went looking for a place to hide
D A E
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walking side by side
A C#m
I said, “Hey, Carmen, come on, let’s go downtown”
D A E
She said, “I gotta go but my friend can stick around”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 3
A C#m
Go down, Miss Moses, there’s nothing you can say
D A E
It’s just old Luke and Luke’s waiting on the Judgment Day
A C#m
”Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?”
D A E
He said, “Do me a favor, son, won’t you stay and keep Anna Lee company?”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 4
A C#m
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
D A E
He said, “I will fix your rack if you’ll take Jack my dog”
A C#m
I said, “Wait a minute, Chester, you know I’m a peaceful man”
D A E
He said, “That’s okay, boy, won’t you feed him when you can?”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 5
A C#m
Catch a cannonball now to take me down the line
D A E
My bag is sinking low and I do believe it’s time
A C#m
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she’s the only one
D A E
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Practice tip: The C#m can be challenging. If you’re a beginner, try using A, E, D shapes and simplify the C#m to an open A shape moved up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "The Weight"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: G, Bm, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "The Weight" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "The Weight" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "The Weight"?
It was written by Robbie Robertson, and released in 1968.
Gtap to play
Bmtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Chords
G · Bm · C · D · Em · Am
The Weight Chords – Mandolin
The Band’s legendary Americana song with rich storytelling and harmonies. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Folk-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Pay attention to the bass notes on the A chord. Walk the bass down from A to E for an authentic sound between chord changes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A C#m
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin’ about half past dead
D A E
I just need some place where I can lay my head
A C#m
”Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?”
D A E
He just grinned and shook my hand, “No” was all he said
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 2
A C#m
I picked up my bag, I went looking for a place to hide
D A E
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walking side by side
A C#m
I said, “Hey, Carmen, come on, let’s go downtown”
D A E
She said, “I gotta go but my friend can stick around”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 3
A C#m
Go down, Miss Moses, there’s nothing you can say
D A E
It’s just old Luke and Luke’s waiting on the Judgment Day
A C#m
”Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?”
D A E
He said, “Do me a favor, son, won’t you stay and keep Anna Lee company?”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 4
A C#m
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
D A E
He said, “I will fix your rack if you’ll take Jack my dog”
A C#m
I said, “Wait a minute, Chester, you know I’m a peaceful man”
D A E
He said, “That’s okay, boy, won’t you feed him when you can?”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 5
A C#m
Catch a cannonball now to take me down the line
D A E
My bag is sinking low and I do believe it’s time
A C#m
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she’s the only one
D A E
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Practice tip: The C#m can be challenging. If you’re a beginner, try using A, E, D shapes and simplify the C#m to an open A shape moved up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "The Weight"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: G, Bm, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "The Weight" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "The Weight" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "The Weight"?
It was written by Robbie Robertson, and released in 1968.
Gtap to play
Bmtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Chords
G · Bm · C · D · Em · Am
The Weight Chords – Harmonica
The Band’s legendary Americana song with rich storytelling and harmonies. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Folk-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Pay attention to the bass notes on the A chord. Walk the bass down from A to E for an authentic sound between chord changes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A C#m
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin’ about half past dead
D A E
I just need some place where I can lay my head
A C#m
”Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?”
D A E
He just grinned and shook my hand, “No” was all he said
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 2
A C#m
I picked up my bag, I went looking for a place to hide
D A E
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walking side by side
A C#m
I said, “Hey, Carmen, come on, let’s go downtown”
D A E
She said, “I gotta go but my friend can stick around”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 3
A C#m
Go down, Miss Moses, there’s nothing you can say
D A E
It’s just old Luke and Luke’s waiting on the Judgment Day
A C#m
”Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?”
D A E
He said, “Do me a favor, son, won’t you stay and keep Anna Lee company?”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 4
A C#m
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
D A E
He said, “I will fix your rack if you’ll take Jack my dog”
A C#m
I said, “Wait a minute, Chester, you know I’m a peaceful man”
D A E
He said, “That’s okay, boy, won’t you feed him when you can?”
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Verse 5
A C#m
Catch a cannonball now to take me down the line
D A E
My bag is sinking low and I do believe it’s time
A C#m
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she’s the only one
D A E
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Chorus
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A
Take a load for free
A C#m
Take a load off, Fanny
D A E
And… and… and… you put the load right on me
Practice tip: The C#m can be challenging. If you’re a beginner, try using A, E, D shapes and simplify the C#m to an open A shape moved up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "The Weight"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: G, Bm, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "The Weight" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "The Weight" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "The Weight"?
It was written by Robbie Robertson, and released in 1968.