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(C)Some times (Dm)in (Em)our (F)lives
we (Em)all (Dm)have (C)pain,
we (Dm)all (C)have sor (G)row,
(C)but if (Dm)we (Em)are (F)wise
we (Em)know (Dm)that (C)there’s
al (Dm)ways (C)to (G)mor (C)row.
Lean on me
when (Dm)you’re (Em)not (F)strong, and I’ll (Em)be (Dm)your (C)friend;
(C)I’ll (F6)help (G6)you (C)car ry (G)on,
(C)for it (Dm)won’t (Em)be (F)long ’til I’m (Em)gon (Dm)na (C)need some (C)bod (F)y (F#dim)to (G)lean (C)on.
(F)Please swal low your pride
if (Em)I (Dm)have (C)things
(C)you (F6)need (G6)to (C)bor (G)row,
(C)for no (Dm)one (Em)can (F)fill
those (Em)of (Dm)your (C)needs
(C)that (F6)you (C)won’t (G7)let (C)show.
You just call on me, broth er, when you need a hand.
We all need some bod y to (G)lean on.
I just might have a prob lem that you’ll un der stand.
We all need some bod (C)y (F#dim)to (G)lean (C)on.
Lean on me
when (Dm)you’re (Em)not (F)strong, and I’ll (Em)be (Dm)your (C)friend;
(C)I’ll (F6)help (G6)you (C)car ry (G)on,
(C)for it (Dm)won’t (Em)be (F)long ’til I’m (Em)gon (Dm)na (C)need some (C)bod (F)y (F#dim)to (G)lean (C)on.
Lean On Me — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Lean On Me" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Lean On Me”
- Can I play "Lean On Me" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Lean On Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 120 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Lean On Me"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Lean On Me" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Lean On Me"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lean On Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.