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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Lean On Me" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Lean On Me" with hands-separate practice in C at 80 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Lean On Me"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Lean On Me" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Lean On Me"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Lean On Me" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.
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