The Weight (Easy) – The Band – Guitar Tutorial

The Weight (Easy) Chords:

Strumming Pattern:

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
Time Signature
Girl in a jacket
Girl in a jacket
144 bpm
Difficulty: Beginner
Girl in a jacket

In this guitar tutorial, you’ll learn how to play The Weight by The Band—an all-time classic packed with storytelling and soul. We’ll walk you through the easy chord progression and help you get that signature groove. With just a few chord shapes and a steady rhythm, this tune becomes a great sing-along and jam session favorite. Stick around for the final chorus and ending riff to make your version sound just like the original.

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