How to Play The Weight (Take A Load Off)- The Band (cover) - Easy 5 Chord Tune

[@ericbirk6858]

I would consider myself an intermediate player but I still come back to your videos every now and again. You take the most simplistic version of a song and turn it into something awesome. Way to go Marty.

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thanx, I'm glad you think so. Also, glad you come back, sometimes easy is best. I play some of these versions in my shows and they go over great. Hey I am trying to reach 100k subscribers so please tell your friends to look my channel up, it would be greatly appreciated

[@1dandy49]

When I was a teenager, I'd sit for hours with a 45 rpm record player and learn the chords to songs. I was a good rhythm player, but had no other guitar skills, but I played well enough to impress a few girls, lol. Then came the post high school education, jobs, family, etc. and the guitar went into the closet. Now that I have retired, I picked up the guitar and thought I would like to really learn how to play the guitar. This has become a daunting task and really has not been a lot of fun. I discovered your videos and wow, did you ever put the fun of guitar playing back in my life, plus, I am still trying to learn the guitar from the beginning and it is not as bad a task as it was. Thank you so much for making this an enjoyable process for me.

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Hey Daniel, I'm soo glad to hear your picking it up again. And I really appreciate your comments, sometimes I wonder if I'm really helping the people that view my videos so when I hear a story like yours, it makes it all worth while. Keep on playing-even a little every day, and I'm sure it will all come back to you in no time at all. Thanx again for your comments and thanx soo much for watching. Good luck and let me know how it's going.

[@ringo34]

Hey Marty, one of your best! Thanks for all the great videos! They've certainly made learning new tunes easier.

[@ronlefever1103]

Just saying thanks. I learned a favorite song in less than 5 minutes. The walkdown is a snap. I look forward to Thursdays!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Hey Ron, Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad I could help and thanx for tuning in!!

[@lenkomsa3294]

Thanks again Marty. I have the song down about half way so far and enjoying playing it so much. Simple and clear explanation than play along a great way to learn guitar!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

+Len Komsa That's great!! I'm glad I could help, stick with it, you'll do fine. I'm glad you are playing along as well, good luck and take care

[@careyellis5380]

Ps: I just love the way you “let it go Bro.” Great!!

[@caffeinatednation8885]

I was looking at other tutorials on how to play this one and was getting a mite discouraged because it seemed way out of my current skill level but then you showed up in the suggested videos and I was like, "PartyMarty! Why didn't I check out his channel first!" Thanks! I don't need all the embellishments, just so I can play the basics of this song. You came through again! One of my favorite youtube teachers out there. Easy, simple to understand, basic and straight to the point. You're the best! And thanks so much for putting in all the time and effort into these videos. As an editor myself, I know it takes a lot of time, so please know that it is much appreciated by all of us. :)

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you think so. I try to keep it simple and am happy I can help you in your learning. I really appreciate your note and also thank you for tuning in. Good luck and take care

[@ottootto85]

love your style Marty..this one really rings well with me..going to have to try it in a local open mic soon..thanks

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

+ottootto85 Thanx, I hope it goes well, that's a great tune live, best of luck with it!!

[@tikitavi7120]

So nice to find a tune I thought was out of reach suddenly become playable at my skill level. Awesome!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Tiki Tavi That's great, I'm glad I could help. Good Luck and thanx for tuning in.

[@careyellis5380]

That’s fun !!!!!! You had me singing right along with you (or me trying.) Now I’m going to play it but since you aren’t here, hummm, maybe I can talk my Boxer Dog into singing. Thanks for another great man.

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

New Tune Thursday again!! feel free to check this one out if you getta chance

[@noturbone]

finally a guy on youtube willing to show lazy guitar players how to play songs for around the campfire thanx brother new subscriber

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

+noturbone You are very welcome, I do several versions of these tunes and I`ve played these easy versions in shows as well, sometimes simple is better depending on the room of people you are entertaining, thanx for tuning in

[@gzackerman]

I'm really glad I came across your lesson. I absolutely love this song, and can't wait to try it!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

I'm glad too. This is one of my faves as well. Good luck with it!!

[@kathleenlairscey5934]

Thanks for showing these chords, this is one to hang onto.

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

You are very welcome, I agree, it's a good one. Hey, I am trying to get 100k subscribers, I would appreciate it very much if you haven't already, please subscribe to my channel and tell your friends. Thanx for tuning in and good luck to you and yours

[@Vestuvius]

I love this video! I've always wanted to learn to play the guitar, and the acoustic is always my favorite guitar, especially for learning. Thank You, PartyMarty! We love you! And The Band is great!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

+Vestuvius Thanx for your very kind words. I'm glad you like my vid. Accoustic guitar is my fave as well. TheThanx for tuning in and good luck to you

[@billsexton8073]

Great song! Thanks Marty!!

[@charlestriplett6819]

I was just trying to play this. I knew the parts about g minor and c Back to g The run I figured had a d or f in there...thank you sir

[@charlestriplett6819]

G Bminor C

[@totsih]

Dude.. you are awesome. Gave me alot of joy practicing this song. Thank you!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Klas Berg That's great, I'm glad you like it and thanx for tuning in.

[@oregongeo63]

Nice job on this lesson Marty ! I enjoyed playing along!☺

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

+George Mount That's great, it's nice to know you were playing along with me, good luck and take care

[@wilsonfrazer8249]

Great cover mate thought that was a difficult one,but you made it really easy to follow,thank you

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thanx, I'm glad I could help and thanx for watching

[@lrparrish227]

Love this one too Marty!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Lynda Parrish Thanx Lynda, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@tyllyscab]

Great Lesson, great Voice and a fantastic Song, thank you, yes i enjoy it!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

tyllyscab Thanx for your kind words, I'm glad you like it and thanx for tuning in

[@Joosh1872]

Brilliant, really enjoying your lessons. Nice singing too

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thanx for your kind words and thanx for watching

[@WonderBoy-ei2qy]

seen a few lessons on this song. i like yours best

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

+Marcus Byrd That's great, thanx for tuning in

[@gortagnan]

Glad I found you and Thanks -can't wait to do this , such a good jam song...

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

I agree, a great tune indeed, thanx for tuning in, good luck with it

[@stanfrazer4429]

great lesson Marty

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

+Stan Frazer Thanx, I'm glad you like it!

[@robnielsen8141]

Great version man, Could you give a close up on the fretwork, particularly the Bm chord. I am just not getting close to your sound and I really want to get this one. Thanks

[@skinnyhunk]

Great voice as well, Marty!!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

+skinnyhunk Thanx, i'm glad you think so, thanx for stopping by

[@Kensobrill]

thanks for this really easy to follow

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

You are very welcome, thanx for tuning in

[@jofoco4673]

your awesome - id love to see one of your shows

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

John Fordyce Thanx so much John. I try to make my shows interactive and fun for those who attend. After all, That's what it's all about isn't it, having a great time with some great tunes. Thanx for tuning in.

[@zeroToBeyond]

The way it should be, playing it through while singing. Thanks.

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Mike Collins Your welcome, thanx for tuning in!!

[@sebastian272007]

Party Marty ty, I'm learning guitar, was looking to learn this song, seen other videos but this to me as a beginner I think I can get easier, plus I think I memorized all the notes on the neck in standardized tuning, I like playing the guitar just not to good ... yet I hope lol but fun as hell lol salute! 🍺

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

That is great you are learning, play as often as you can and i promise, it gets easier. Good luck with it and thanx for tuning in

[@jonathankennel7016]

Mark my words Marty... I will make your channel popular... you just wait and see

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

+Jonathan Kennel That is GREAT news!!! Thanx for your support, and thanx for helping me out, I really appreciate it

[@shawncassidy7642]

Great lesson!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

+Shawn Cassidy Thanx, i'm glad you think so

[@careyellis5380]

Hey Marty, will you give us your rendition of Sounds of Silence? Thanks much!!!

[@mattyp3400]

awesome singing!!!!!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thanx I'm glad you like it, and thanx for watching

[@UnchainedMelody86]

Great voice!!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

+UnchainedMelody86 Thank you

[@georgebear4557]

Dear Party Marty. Could you please show us how to play 'Breathless', By Nick cave and the Bad Seeds. It's a lovely, simple melody. I want to be able to perform it for my wife at our wedding in the near future. Your tutorials are fantastic, and an ideal way to learn a song. Many thanks for all your videos. George Bear.

[@davidcoleman2463]

thanks . I see it's played in E but I like the way you play it in G . I will play it this way .

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Yup, just fits my voice a little better. Make it your own I always say!!. Thanx for tuning in

[@donaldmeehan1631]

Marty you are a great teacher and I love your content I would jam with you any time. I must ask why you play this in G instead of A like "The Band" is it because of the C#m or is it more comfortable for you to sing let me Know "PEACE AND LOVE"

[@larryhay8385]

real good leasons thanks

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

+Larry Hay Thank you, I'm glad you like them, thanx for stopping by

[@50sclassiccountryguitar]

Great one, Marty, maybe a suggestion for a new one, have you heard, Farewell Party, by Gene Watson? I think it’s a beautiful, but sad song.

[@sloanchampion85]

Very cool

[@markpiltz5841]

Hey Party...Great tutorial and you've got a really good voice. A lot better than my drunken friends. Well done!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

+Mark Piltz lol, I've got a few of those too!! I'm glad you think so, good luck and take care

[@frankderoma9567]

nicely done buddy...

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

+Francois Derome Thank you, I`m glad you like it

[@gzackerman]

I REALLY like your interpretation of this classic song! Have you ever taken a stab at The Band's Stagefright?

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thanx, I'm glad. That is a great tune! I am trying to answer a lot of requests at the moment but I will keep yours in mind for a possible future project. Thanx for tuning in and take care

[@chrisgsauce]

Great lesson, great track! Subbed!!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

chrisgsauce Thanx for your kind words and thanx for tuning and for sub'ing!

[@FloridaDave_]

Great videos......Could you print out the chord progression? LIke G Bm etc?

[@precisionbrown6829]

Very nice and easy. You did a great job. It is Fannie lol

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

+precision Brown lol, some say Annie, some say Fannie. Either way it sounds good to me, thanx for your comments and for tuning in

[@JonahPRoss-nb6tt]

Hi, great video. I was wondering if you could explain what you're doing at the beginning before you move from G to E minor. It looks and sounds like you play a different chord between the two, but I can't figure out what it is. Thanks for any help!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

***** It is a simple run from G to Em, it goes like this: 1st note - middle finger top string, 3rd fret 2nd note - index finger top string, 2nd fret 3rd note - Em chord - I hope this helps and good luck

[@JonahPRoss-nb6tt]

Thanks!

[@RSEFX]

***** I agree re: the first notes/strums. Confusing, in that he didn't explain, first, after having stated that it's simply G chord, Em chord, C chord etc. on the "run", but then when he goes to play it he sneaks in a variation, which, to someone trying to follow exactly what he said, is confusing. His explanation should say something like "Well, I'm going to play a couple individual notes in the G chord before playing a full Em chord. Little details like that may seem obvious to him, but, frankly, it's not so simple to others trying to learn the very BASICS, before going on to do adding nuances. (In fact, as he's playing, he's also adding a little additional fingering instead of just straight chords, which, at the beginning, is what I thought he said was all that was involved. I think it'd be best for him to have played the simplest version first, then a second go-round with these added touches explained before playing it again. I mean, I know this is for free, so I hope he wouldn't take this the wrong way. I appreciate seeing the song "instructed", but feel it has to be very precise, clear, every step of the way.

[@RSEFX]

***** Wow, just saw this was 5 months ago. Oh well. Anyway, back to those first couple of strums: I swear he's playing some kind of chords rather than just notes just before going to the Em, which his reply doesn't explain. It has a great sound, tho; a rich quality, which is why i found it so intersting/and wanting to know exactly what was going on, top to bottom on the fret board...I guess I should be addressing this to him! (Maybe he sees these "replies"). Great song, and playing.

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

RSEFX I do get these comments and am going to try and clarify. First let me say there is no smoke and mirrors. I apologize if my explanation was not as spot on as it should be. I'm trying my best. In my explanation above my mistake may be that I called the run from G to Em 1 note each which isn't correct. It is actually 3 notes for each which looks like this: 1st 3 notes - middle finger top string, 3rd fret D, D, U - 2nd 3 notes - index finger top string, 2nd fret D, D, U - 3rd 3 notes - Em chord - D, D, U - 4th 3 notes - Open strum - D, D, U - 5th 3 notes - C chord - D, D, U This is a very common run for all levels of player and sometimes I take that for granted and I don't explain all the details. As far as any other little extras I throw in, This is a habit of mine to make the song sound a little better. All I am doing with the C chord is suspending (lifting) my middle finger on and off the string, and when I play the G chord, I sometimes use my index finger on the 2nd string from the bottom in the first fret to blend the G chord with the upcoming C chord. I do this in a lot of my vids as the learner still knows what chord I am playing so I feel I can get away with it and it's sort of a subtle introduction to the next step and I encourage all levels of player to do the same. Make it your own, I encourage you to feel the music and not rely so much on theory. I understand at first that is difficult but it does come with practice. Now that I've toally confused you, lol. Anyway, thanx for your comments and concerns and I hope I helped you out a bit. Good luck and take care

[@chriscaires7932]

Well done

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

+Chris Caires Thanx

[@csekerak1]

THANKS !

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Chris Sekerak Your welcome, thanx for tuning in.

[@markrichyrichy]

Party Marty you are top shelf. You make these songs easy and fun to play. Thanks. You a Maritimer?

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

markrichyrichy Thank You sir. I am a Proud Martimer!! How'd you guess? You? Thanx for watching, and good luck!!

[@dustingriffith4725]

Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!sub'd

[@Chilajuana]

Great job......

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thank you

[@jonnsteinbeck]

Thanks Marty, Nice lesson, great song.What make of guitar are you playing?

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thank you. It's a 2005 Gibson Songwriter deluxe and she's my fave. Thanx for tuning in

[@fleenie]

Such a great song. I am trying to work out which strings you are playing on the changeover from G to Em, ca you tell me please?

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

I agree, one of my faves. It's a simple run from G to Em to C, 1 - top string 3rd fret, 2-top string 2nd fret, 3 - Em chord, 4 - open strum top 4 strings, 5 - C chord, hope thisa helps, good luck to you

[@fleenie]

Thank you!

[@dangeiger8745]

I'm a beginner, and you seemed to make this look easy, but what is the strum pattern?

[@davey1965]

wicked

[@csdrecord7003]

Can you please tell me the rhythm of your right hand?

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

xristina kanetou Hey there, It's just a basic up down light strum, just remember to brush the strings lightly as strumming too hard won't sound right, Good Luck and thanx for tuning in

[@csdrecord7003]

Thank you

[@kadewalz1231]

What is the G - E run sequence exactly?

[@lofiaj]

it's going from the G root note, up to the F# on the Low E String, then going into the Em chord. so essentially it's like going 3-2-0-0- then from Em to C

[@ianmcguire8051]

Eh buddy could you teach the johnny cash version of desparado?

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Hello, I have a lots of requests that I'm working on but will try and have a look at this in the future for you, thanx for watching

[@saralyon5620]

Hey! Any way you could post the chords and tabs with the lyrics??

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

sara lyon Hi there, the chords are in the video on the right in a pop up, there are no tabs as this is a strumming version, and here is a link to the lyrics: www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/band/theweight.html I hope this helps, Good luck and take care

[@davidpaul9315]

Sorry. I don't understand what you mean by a "run to"??

[@stinsoncarter]

Can you break down that run more clearly? Everything else is clear but it's hard to see what you're doing in the run.

[@ejwalker3678]

I like your playing and singing, but the song is in the key of A, not G. People can use the same chord voicing you do by using a capo at the 2nd fret.

[@paddyc8200]

You can you the same chord “shapes” with a capo on the second fret and you will then in fact be playing in the key of A as the capo will move the chords all up to steps.

[@rojfitch]

Surely it's Karma and the Devil rather than Carmen?

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Nope, as far as I know, it's Carmen, www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/band/theweight.html Thanx for tuning in though

[@miketonner3094]

It's Carmen..........a woman's name.

[@sofarsogut]

nice! By the way you got 66,669 views. Won't happen again Cheers

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

+Pierre Geumez thank you, you are right!! thanx for tuning in and good luck

[@RebelChild09]

Take the load off Fanny! Right?

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

***** That is the age old question, now that our beloved Levon Helm is dearly departed, God rest his soul, no one knows for sure?? I use both, lol, thanx for tuning in

[@RebelChild09]

PartyMarty EasyGuitarTunes Let's ask Robbie Robertson what he sang during The Last Waltz!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

You do that, lemme know what he says, thanx

[@badnewsBH]

***** I'm pretty sure Fanny is correct. In the last verse, the lyrics mention going "back to Miss Fanny", so I'd think it's the same person. Great tune, however you sing the chorus. :)

[@User-es2yz]

Nox Ensomnia yes it is Fanny, it says so in Robbie's book "Testimony"

[@goingbonzo5923]

the guitar sounds like circle of friends. I like it but the strumming doesn't sound right.

[@stanfrazer4429]

great lesson Marty