Lean On Me

by Phillip Keveren
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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 — 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, 72 BPM.

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

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 Phillip Keveren 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 72 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 Phillip Keveren. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Phillip Keveren can I play here?
Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With 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.