The Weight
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Capo 3
Intro- Em Bm C G
Em Bm C G
I want to go back, forget that it's over
Em Bm C G
Painted in black, when you left me alone
Em Bm C
I never knew, she was sleeping next door
G Em Bm C
With the kid I grew up with, and I can't go back to her
G D
Anymore, no more
Em C G D
You tell me you were happier within, you want me to stay
Em C G D
And you tell me that you needed time but you push me away
Em C G D
But then you try to take me back, my heavy heart just breaks
Em C G D
No, I can't lift the weight
Em Bm C G
Put you in the past, try to forget you cause it's over
Em Bm C G
And every time you ask I'll pretend I'm okay
Em Bm
You're inside my head,
C
In the middle of the night when I don't feel right
G Em Bm C G D
I dream I can hold you, and I can't go back to you anymore, yeah, yeah
Em C G D
You tell me you were happier within, you want me to stay
Em C G D
And you tell me that you needed time but you push me away
Em C G D
But then you try to take me back, my heavy heart just breaks
Em C G D
But, I can't lift the weight, and I can't lift the weight
Em D
And I can't lift the weigh, no I can't life the weight
G C
Yeah, you stand on my shoulders and my heart just breaks
Em D
And I can't lift the weigh, no I can't life the weight
G C
Yeah, you stand on my shoulders and my heart just breaks
Em D
And I can't lift the weigh, no I can't life the weight
G C
Yeah, you lower your standards and I raise the stakes
Em D G C
And I can't lift the weigh, no I can't life the weight
Em C G D
You tell me you were happier within, you want me to stay
Em C G D
And you tell me that you needed time but you push me away
Em C G D
But then you try to take me back, my heavy heart just breaks
Em C G D
But, I can't lift the weight, and I can't lift the weight
Em C G D
You tell me you were happier within, you want me to stay
Em C G D
And you tell me that you needed time but you push me away
Em C G D
But then you try to take me back, my heavy heart just breaks
Em C D
Say someday you will change, but I don't wanna wait
How to play The Weight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.