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

This is an intermediate-level arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. With our color-coded notes and speed controls, you can master it step by step.

What key is "Lean On Me" in?

"Lean On Me" by Bill Withers is in the key of C. Our simplified arrangement makes it accessible with color-coded notes and interactive playback.

Learn "LEAN ON ME" by Bill Withers on Piano

Master "LEAN ON ME" by Bill Withers with our interactive piano player. This medium-level R&B/Soul arrangement is in the key of C at 80 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 80 BPM.

Lyrics

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.

Song Details

Category: R&B/Soul
Key: C
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Bill Withers

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How to Play "Lean On Me" on Piano

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Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
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Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
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Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
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