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: easy.

Is "Lean On Me" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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.

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.

Lean On Me by Bill Withers

8 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗

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: easy.
Is "Lean On Me" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.