- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
The Weight |
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Instrument: |
Piano | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo Piano/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
71 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0196003 |
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Price:
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$6.99
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Pages: |
7 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' 'bout half past dead |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
HDpiano |
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Pages: |
7 |
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Form: |
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Instrument: |
Piano | |
Scorings: |
Instrumental Solo Piano/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0196003 |
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Tempo: |
Lightly Swung 16ths |
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Metronome: |
q = 71 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1968 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0196003 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' 'bout half past dead |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano solo edition of “The Weight” is in A major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano solo score for “The Weight” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano solo arrangement include?
The piano solo arrangement of “The Weight” is written for piano, allowing one player to perform it with no other musicians. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “The Weight” available for other instruments?
Yes. “The Weight” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “The Weight” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“The Weight” by HDpiano is available as a piano solo arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It has also been performed by The Band. It was originally composed by J.R. Robertson. It includes 7 pages of music.
The original key is A major. The tempo marking is lightly swung 16ths, around 71 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Piano. This edition contains complete lyrics.
Stylistically, it's Blues Rock. This song is available in 40 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. It was featured on The Band - Music from Big Pink.
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