Lean On Me

by Bill Withers
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Lyrics

(C)Some

times (Dm)in (Edim)our (F)lives,

we (Em)all (Dm)have (C)pain,

(C)we (Dm)all (C)have (Cmaj7)sor

(G9)row.

(C)But,

if (Dm)we (Edim)are (F)wise,

we (Em)know (Dm)that (C)there’s

(C)al (Dm)ways (C)to (G9)mor

(C)row.

Lean on me

when you’re (Edim)not (F)strong,

and I’ll (Em)be (Dm)your (C)friend,

(C)I’ll (Dm)help (Em)you car ry (G9)on,

(C)for

it (Dm)won’t (Edim)be (F)long

’til I’m (Em)gon (Dm)na (C)need

some (C)bod (Dm)y (C)to (G9)lean

(C)on.

Please

swal low (Edim)your (F)pride

if I (Dm)have (C)things

(C)you (Dm)need (Em)to bor

(G9)row,

(C)for

no (Dm)one (Em)can (F)fill

those (Em)of (Dm)your (C)needs

(C)that (Dm)you (C)won’t (G9)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 (G9)lean

(C)on.

Lean on me

when you’re (Edim)not (F)strong,

and I’ll (Em)be (Dm)your (C)friend,

(C)I’ll (Dm)help (C)you (Cmaj7)car ry (G9)on,

(C)for

it (Dm)won’t (Edim)be (F)long

’til I’m (Em)gon (Dm)na (C)need

some (C)bod (Dm)y (C)to (G9)lean

(C)on.

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 (G9)lean

(C)on.

If

there (Dm)is (Edim)a (F)load

you (Em)have (Dm)to (C)bear

(C)that (Dm)you (Em)can’t car (G9)ry,

(C)I’m

right (Dm)up (Edim)the (F)road;

I’ll (Em)share (Dm)your (C)load

(C)if (Dm)you (C)just (G9)call

(C)me.

(Dm)Call (C)me, (if you need a (C)Call me.

(Dm)Call (C)me, (if you need a (C)Call me.

(C)Call me.

Lean On Me — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Lean On Me" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 76 BPM.

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

About “Lean On Me

Why does "Lean On Me" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Lean On Me".
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 76 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 chords are used in "Lean On Me"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: C, Cmaj7, Dm, Edim, Em, F, G9.
What other songs by Bill Withers can I play here?
Try "Lovely Day", "LEAN ON ME", "AIN'T NO SUNSHINE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Lean On Me"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Lean On Me".
Can I see all the notes in "Lean On Me"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 76 BPM.

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