Lean On Me

by Bill Withers
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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.

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, 80 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 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 80 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 11 chords: C, Dm, Edim, Em, F, F6, G, G6, +3 more.
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.
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.

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