Gtap to play
Bmtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
G · Bm · C · D · Em · Am
The Weight Chords – Guitar
Gtap to play
Bmtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · Bm · C · D · Em · Am
The Weight Chords – Ukulele
Gtap to play
Bmtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · Bm · C · D · Em · Am
The Weight Chords – Piano
Gtap to play
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Ctap to play
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Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · Bm · C · D · Em · Am
The Weight Chords – Banjo
Gtap to play
Bmtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · Bm · C · D · Em · Am
The Weight Chords – Mandolin
Gtap to play
Bmtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – C#m
D – A – E
A – C#m
D – A – E
Chorus
A – C#m
D – A
A – C#m
D – A – E
Verse 2
A – C#m
D – A – E
A – C#m
D – A – E
Chorus
A – C#m
D – A
A – C#m
D – A – E
Verse 3
A – C#m
D – A – E
A – C#m
D – A – E
Chorus
A – C#m
D – A
A – C#m
D – A – E
Verse 4
A – C#m
D – A – E
A – C#m
D – A – E
Chorus
A – C#m
D – A
A – C#m
D – A – E
Verse 5
A – C#m
D – A – E
A – C#m
D – A – E
Chorus
A – C#m
D – A
A – C#m
D – A – E
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.