The Weight

Beginner

The Band

Classic Rock · 4 chords

Robbie Robertson's folk-rock masterpiece with a conversational chord structure. Essential Americana guitar.

Chords used in this song

Chord progression

A→C#m→D→Em

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About the chords in "The Weight"

"The Weight" by The Band uses the chords A, C#m, D, Em. This is a beginner difficulty classic rock song. Click any chord above to see multiple fretboard diagrams and fingering options on a standard-tuned guitar.

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