- Does not contain lyrics
Song: |
The Weight |
|
|---|---|---|
By: |
||
Instrument: |
Guitar | |
Scoring: |
Guitar TAB Instrumental Solo |
|
Original Published Key: |
A Major |
|
Time Signature: |
4/4 |
|
BPM: |
73 |
|
Product Type: |
|
Musicnotes |
|
Product #:
|
MN0310863 |
|
|
Price:
|
$7.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $7.99
|
|
Pages: |
4 |
|
|
Appears On:
|
||
Arrangement Details
By: |
Six String Fingerpicking |
|
|---|---|---|
Additional Performer: |
||
Arranger: |
||
Pages: |
4 |
|
Form: |
||
Instrument: |
Guitar | |
Scorings: |
Guitar TAB Instrumental Solo |
|
Original Published Key: |
A Major |
|
Product Type: |
|
Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0310863 |
|
Metronome: |
q = 73 |
|
Time Signature: |
4/4 |
|
Notation: |
Guitar TAB |
|
Genres: |
||
Song Details
Composer: |
||
|---|---|---|
Lyricist: |
||
Date: |
1968 |
|
Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
|
Product Type: |
|
Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0310863 |
|
Other arrangements of The Weight
See all arrangementsMore Music by The Band
See all The Band sheet musicExplore More Music
Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar TAB edition of “The Weight” is in A major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the guitar TAB 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 guitar TAB arrangement include?
The guitar TAB arrangement of “The Weight” is written for guitar. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation.
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
This digital sheet music edition of “The Weight” by Six String Fingerpicking is a guitar tab arrangement available for instant download and printing. It has also been recorded by The Band. The song was composed by J.R. Robertson. It's an official Signature Artist edition, produced with the performer to stay true to the original recording.
This edition is 4 pages long. The published key is A major. It's played at about 73 BPM. The scoring is for Guitar.
It falls under the Blues Rock style category. There are 40 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. It was arranged by Chris Murrin.
Embed