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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “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 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Lean On Me" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Lean On Me" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Lean On Me" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.