Other arrangements of Lean On Me
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(F)There’s a (C7sus)man (F)stand ing on the cor ner; he has no (G)home, he (Bbm6)has no food, and (F)his blue skies are gone.
Can’t (Gm7)you (F)hear him (Bb)cry ing out?
And there’s a girl (F)search ing for a fa ther and a friend, (Gdim)pray ing that the storm some day will end.
(Gm7)But, in stead of (F)walk ing a way, (Gm7)o pen up your heart and say: (F)I am here, (F)you don’t have to wor ry.
I can see your tears, I’ll (F)be there in a hur ry when you call.
(Bbm6)Friends are there to catch you when you fall.
(Gm7)Here’s my shoul der, you can lean on me.
(F)There’s a child (F)who is sick and beg ging to be free, (Bbm6)but there is no cure for his dis ease.
He looks up to his moth (Bb)er (C7sus)as she holds his hand,
pray ing that some day the sun (G)will shine a gain,
and the (Bbmaj7)pain will end.
(Gm7)Here’s my shoul der, you can lean on me.
Tell me, (C)how can I, how can (A)I love Je sus when I’ve (Dm)nev er seen His face,
yet, I see you (A)dy ing and I turn and walk a way?
So, hold my hand.
Let me take you to a Friend of mine.
He’s (Bbm6)wait ing just to ease your trou bled mind.
In stead of (Bb)walk ing a way, (Bb)o pen up your heart and say:
(C)I am here, (C)you don’t have to wor ry.
I can see your tears, I’ll (C)be there in a hur ry when you call.
(Fm6)Friends are there to catch you when you fall.
(Dm7)Here’s my shoul der, you can lean on me.
(F)Here’s my shoul der, you can lean on me.
(F)Here’s my shoul der, you can lean on me.
Here’s my (C)shoul der, you can (F)lean on (C)me.
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 F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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 Kirk Franklin played in?
- Lean On Me is arranged in the key of F 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?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 Kirk Franklin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lean On Me"?
- This arrangement uses 22 chords: A, Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bbm6, Bbmaj7, C, C7, +14 more.
- What other songs by Kirk Franklin can I play here?
- Try "I SMILE", "COULD'VE BEEN", "THE APPEAL". 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 simplified for beginners.
- 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.