Lean On Me

by Bill Withers
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Some

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

we all (Dm)have (C)pain,

(C)we all (Gdim)have (C)sor

(G9)row.

(C)But

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

we (Em)know (Dm)that (C)there’s

(C)al (F6)ways (C)to (G7)mor

(C)row.

Lean on me

when 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 (G9)on,

(C)for

it (Dm)won’t (Em)be (F)long

till I’m (Em)gon (Dm)na (C)need

some (C)bod (F)y (C)to (G7)lean

(C)on.

Please

swal low (Em)your (F)pride

if I (Dm)have (C)things

(C)you (F6)need (G6)to (C)bor

(G9)row,

(C)for

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

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

(C)that (F)you (C)won’t (G7)let

(C)show.

You just (C)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 to (G7)lean

(C)on.

Lean on me

when you’re (Em)not (F)strong

and I’ll (Em)be (Dm)your (C)friend;

(C)I’ll (F6)help (G6)you car ry (G9)on,

(C)for

it (Dm)won’t (Em)be (F)long

till I’m (Em)gon (Dm)na (C)need

some (C)bod (F)y (C)to (G7)lean

(C)on.

You just (C)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 to (G7)lean

(C)on.

Lean on me

when you’re (Em)not (F)strong

and I’ll (Em)be (Dm)your (C)friend;

(C)I’ll (F6)help (G6)you car ry (G9)on,

(C)for

it (Dm)won’t (Em)be (F)long

till I’m (Em)gon (Dm)na (C)need

some (C)bod (F)y (C)to (G7)lean

(C)on.

You just

(C)on.

If

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

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

(C)that (F6)you (G6)can’t car (G9)ry,

(C)I’m

right (Dm)up (Em)the (F)road.

I’ll (Em)share (Dm)your (C)load

(C)if (F6)you (C)just (G7)call

(C)me.

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

(Dm)(Call (C)me.) Call me.

Uh huh.

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

(Dm)(Call (C)me.) If you ev er need (Call a friend, me.) call me.

(Dm)(Call (C)me.) Call me.

(Dm)(Call (C)me.) Call me.

(Dm)(Call (C)me.) Call me.

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

(Dm)(Call (C)me.) Call me.

(Dm)(Call (C)me.) Call me.

(Dm)Call (C)me.

Lean On Me by Bill Withers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 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 Bill Withers is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 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.
What chords are used in "Lean On Me"?
This arrangement of "Lean On Me" uses 11 chords: C, Dm, Edim, Em, F, F6, G, G6, +3 more.
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 Bill Withers can I play here?
Try "Lovely Day", "LEAN ON ME", "AIN'T NO SUNSHINE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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