(A)Mm,
mm,
mm,
mm.
(A)Mm,
mm,
mm,
mm.
(A)Some
times (Bm)in (A7)our (D)lives
we (C#m)all (Bm)have (A)pain,
we (Bm)all (C#m)have sor
(Bm)row;
(A)but,
if (Bm)we (A7)are (D)wise,
we (C#m)know (Bm)that (A)there’s
al (Bm)ways (A)to (E9)mor
(A)row.
Lean on me (A)Please
when (Bm)you’re (A7)not (D)strong,
and I’ll (C#m)be (Bm)your (A)friend,
I’ll (Bm)help (C#m)you car ry (Bm)on;
(A)for
it (Bm)won’t (A7)be (D)long
till I’m (C#m)gon (Bm)na (A)need
some bod (Bm)y (A)to (E)lean
(A)on.
(A)Please
swal (Bm)low (A7)your (D)pride
and if (C#m)I (Bm)have (A)faith
you (Bm)need (C#m)to bor ry (Bm)row;
(A)for
no (Bm)one (A7)can (D)fill
till those (C#m)of (Bm)your (A)needs
some that (Bm)you (A)won’t (E)let
(A)on.
(A)show.
You just (CN.C.)call on me broth er when you need a hand.
We all need some bod y to lean
on.
I just might have a prob lem that you’ll un der stand.
We all (F#m)need (E)some bod (D)y to (E7)lean
(A)on.
Lean on me (F#m)need (E)some bod (D)y to (E7)lean
(A)on.
Lean on me...
4.
there (Bm)is (A7)a (D)load
you (C#m)have (Bm)to (A)bear
that (Bm)you (C#m)can’t car
(Bm)ry,
(A)I’m
right (Bm)up (A7)the (D)road,
I’ll (C#m)share (Bm)your (A)load
if (Bm)you (A)just (E9)call
(A)me.
(Bm)(Call (A)me.)
(Bm)(Call (A)me.)
(Bm)(Call (A)me.)
(Bm)(Call (A)me.)
(Bm)(Call (A)me.)
(Bm)(Call (A)me.)
(Bm)(Call (A)me.)
(Bm)(Call (A)me.)
(D)(Call me.)
(A)Ooh.
(A)It (Bm)won’t (A7)be (D)long
till (D)I’m (C#m)gon na (A)need some bod y to lean (E)on, lean on, lean on.
(Lean on, lean on (D7)me.
Lean on me when you need (A7)a friend.
Lean on, lean on me.
(D7)Lean on me.
Lean on (A7)me.
Lean on, lean on (D7)me.
Lean on me.) I’m gon na (A)need
some bod y to (E)lean
(F#m)on.
I’m gon na need some bod y to lean
(D)on.
(A)Yeah!
Lean On Me — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
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Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Lean On Me" by Glee Cast: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key A, 95 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Lean On Me”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Lean On Me" by Glee Cast in?
- The backing track is in A at 95 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Lean On Me" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Lean On Me"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Lean On Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Lean On Me" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Lean On Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Lean On Me"?
- "Lean On Me" was originally performed by Glee Cast. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Glee Cast are available?
- Other accompaniments by Glee Cast: "Defying Gravity (from Wicked)", "Defying Gravity (from Wicked)", "Halo / Walking On Sunshine". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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