Lean On Me

by Bill Withers
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Lyrics

Some

times in our lives

we all have pain,

we all have sor row,

but

if we are wise

we know that there’s

al ways to mor row.

Lean on me

when you’re not strong,

and I’ll be your friend;

I’ll help you car ry on,

for

it won’t be long

’til I’m gon na need

some bod y to lean on.

Please

swal low your pride

if I have things

you need to bor row,

for

no one can fill

those of your needs

that you won’t let show.

You just 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 need some bod y to lean on.

Lean on me

when you’re not strong,

and I’ll be your friend;

I’ll help you car ry on,

for

it won’t be long

’til I’m gon na need

some bod y to lean on.

Lean On Me — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Lean On Me" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 88 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Lean On Me”

Where are the chord symbols for "Lean On Me" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Lean On Me" is in C.
What key is "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers played in?
Lean On Me is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lean On Me"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lean On Me" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Lean On Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lean On Me"?
"Lean On Me" was originally performed by Bill Withers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Bill Withers can I play here?
Try "Lovely Day", "LEAN ON ME", "LEAN ON ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Lean On Me" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Lean On Me" is in the key of C at 88 BPM.
What chords are in "Lean On Me"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.