What key is "Lean On Me" in?

"Lean On Me" by Phillip Keveren is in the key of C with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Lean On Me" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Lean On Me" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Lean On Me" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Phillip Keveren can I play here?

Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C)Some

times in our (F)lives,

we all have (C)pain,

we all have sor

(G7)row.

(C)But,

if we are (F)wise,

we know that (C)there’s

al ways to (G7)mor

(C)row.

Lean on me

when you’re not (F)strong,

and I’ll be your (C)friend,

I’ll help you (G7)car

ry on,

(C)for

it won’t be (F)long

’til I’m gon na (C)need

some bod y to (G7)lean

(C)on.

(F)Please

low your pride

I have things

need to bor

(G7)row,

(C)for

no one can (F)fill

those of your (C)needs

that you won’t (G7)let

(C)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 need some bod y to lean

on.

(C)If

there is a (F)load

you have to (C)bear

that you can’t (G7)car

ry,

(C)I’m

right up the (F)road

I’ll share your (C)load;

if you just (G7)call

(C)me.

(Dm)Call

(C)me.

(Dm)Call

(C)me.

(Dm)Call

(C)me.

Lean On Me by Phillip Keveren

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Lean On Me”

What key is "Lean On Me" in?: "Lean On Me" by Phillip Keveren is in the key of C with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Lean On Me" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Lean On Me" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Lean On Me" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Phillip Keveren can I play here?: Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.