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Some times in our lives
we all have pain,
we all have sor
row.
But, if we are wise,
we know that there’s
al ways to mor row.
Lean on me
when you’re not strong and I’ll be your friend,
I’ll help you car ry on;
for, it won’t be long ’til I’m gon na need some bod y to lean
on.
Call me,
call me,
call me,
call 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, 120 BPM.
This arrangement sits entirely in the key of C with no sharps or flats, so your right hand stays on white keys throughout — making it a perfect piece to focus on smooth, confident chord transitions rather than hunting for notes.
Your left hand carries a walking bass line, which means you'll step between notes on every beat instead of holding whole notes; keep that motion steady and even, almost like a calm heartbeat at 120 BPM.
The trickiest part for most students is coordinating that constant left-hand movement with the right-hand melody, so start hands-separate and get the bass pattern feeling automatic before you combine them.
When you do put hands together, drop the tempo to around 80 BPM and loop the first four bars until the coordination clicks.
Watch the transitions where the bass line changes direction — that's where timing tends to slip.
A light touch on the sustain pedal at each chord change will give you that warm, soulful sound without muddying things up.
This is the piece that'll make walking bass feel natural under your fingers, and that skill transfers to dozens of songs down the road.
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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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lean On Me" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 other songs by Bill Withers can I play here?
- Try "Lovely Day", "LEAN ON ME", "LEAN ON ME". 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.