He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
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Intro: A E/G# D/F# E
A E/G# D/F# Bm7
The road is long, with many a winding turn,
E E/F F#m G Bm7 D/E
That leads us to who knows where, who knows where,
E A E/G# F#m F
but I'm strong, strong enough to carry him.
A Bm7 D/E A Bm7 D/E
He ain't heavy, he's my brother.
A E/G# D/F# Bm7
So on we go; his welfare is my concern.
E E/F F#m G Bm7 D/E E
No burden is he to bear; we'll get there,
A E/G# F#m F A
for I know he would not encumber me.
A Bm7 D/E A Bm7
He ain't heavy, he's my brother,
D E/D D E/D
If I'm laden at all, then I'm laden with sadness
C#m Em D C# F#m
That everyone's heart isn't filled with the gladness
F#m/E D D/C# Bm7 D/E E
of love for one another.
A E/G# D/F# Bm7
It's a long long road, from which there is no return.
E E/F F#m G Bm7 D/E E
While we're on our way to there, why not share?
A C#m E/G# E E/G# E F#m F
and the load doesn't weigh me down at all.
A Bm7 D/E A
He ain't heavy, he's my brother,
A Bm7 D/E A
He ain't heavy, he's my brother.
How to play He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.