Lyrics
Some
times in our (F)lives
we all have (C)pain,
we all have (C)sor (G)row,
(C)but
if we are (F)wise
we know that (C)there’s
al ways to (G)mor (C)row.
Lean on me
when you’re not (F)strong,
and I’ll be your (C)friend;
I’ll help you (C)car ry (G)on,
(C)for
it won’t be (F)long
’til I’m gon na (C)need
some bod y to (G)lean (C)on.
(C)Please
swal low your (F)pride
if you have (C)things
you need to (C)bor (G)row,
(C)for
no one can (F)fill
those of your (C)needs
that you won’t (G7)let (C)show.
You just call on me, broth er, when you need a hand.
We all need some bod y to (G)lean (C)on.
I just might have a prob lem that you’ll un der stand.
We all need some bod y to (G)lean (C)on.
Lean on me
when you’re not (F)strong,
and I’ll be your (C)friend;
I’ll help you (C)car ry (G)on,
(C)for
it won’t be (F)long
’til I’m gon na (C)need
some bod y to (G)lean (C)on.
You just call on me, broth er, when you need a hand.
We all need some bod y to (G)lean (C)on.
I just might have a prob lem that you’ll un der stand.
We all need some bod y to (G)lean (C)on.
Lean on me
when you’re not (F)strong,
and I’ll be your (C)friend;
I’ll help you (C)car ry (G)on,
(C)for
it won’t be (F)long
’til I’m gon na (C)need
some bod y to (G)lean (C)on.
You just (G)lean (C)on.
(Dm)call (C)me if you need a (Dm)friend.
Uh huh.
(Dm)Call (C)me if you need a (Dm)friend.
Uh huh.
(Dm)Call (C)me.
(Dm)Call (C)me.
(Dm)Call (C)me.
(Dm)Call (C)me.
Lean On Me by Bill Withers
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 94 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Lean On Me”
- What key is "Lean On Me" in?
- "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers is in the key of C with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
- Is "Lean On Me" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Lean On Me" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Lean On Me" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Bill Withers can I play here?
- Try "Lovely Day", "LEAN ON ME", "LEAN ON ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.