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Lean On Me

Bill Withers

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Lean On Me by Bill Withers

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Friendship Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  C C Dm Em   F F Em Dm   C C Dm Em   G6 G7
  C C Dm Em   F F Em Dm   C C Dm Em   G7 C

Verse
SoCmetimes ICn DmOurEm LivesF We AlFl EmHaveDm PainC We AlC/El HaDm/Fve SoEm/Grrow   G6/E     G7/D​
BuCt If WeC ADmre EmWise F We KFnowEm ThDmat TheCre's C/EAlwaDm/Fys ToEm/Gmorrow G7   C​

Hook 1
Lean On Me, When CYou're Not SCtroDmng,Em And FI'll Be Your FFriEmendDm  I'lCl HelC/Ep YoDm/Fu CarEm/Gry On   G6/E     G7/D​
FoCr It WConDm't EmBe LoFng  'Til FI'Emm GDmonna NCeed C/E SomDm/FebodyEm/G To LeaG7n OCn

Hook 2
PlCease SwalloCw YDmour EmPrideF If I HFavEme ThDmings CYou NC/Eeed Dm/FTo BoEm/Grrow   G6/E     G7/D​
FoCr No COnDme CEman FilFl  Those FOfEm YoDmur NeCeds  That C/EYou Dm/FWon'tEm/G Let ShG7ow C​

Bridge
So Just CalCl On Me Brother, When You Need A Hand          C​
We All NeedC Somebody To Lean On           C​
I Just MighCt Have A Problem That You'd Understand     C​
We All NeedC Somebody TEmo LeFanF# On  G7      C​

Verse
IfC ThereC IDms AEm LoadF You HFaveEm ToDm BearC  ThC/Eat YDm/Fou CaEm/Gn't CarrG6/Ey    G7/D​
I'Cm RigChtDm Up EmThe RoFad  I'll FShEmareDm Your CLoadC/E, IfDm/F You Em/GJust CaG7ll CMe

Ending (Ad-Lib)
(CF6/Call MCe) If You Need A Friend (Call MeF6/C) Call CMe
(CF6/Call MCe) If You Need A Friend (Call Me) F6/CIf YoCu Ever Need A Friend
(CF6/Call MCe) Call Me (Call F6/CMe) CCall Me
(CF6/Call MCe) Call Me (Call F6/CMe) CCall Me
(CF6/Call MCe) If You Need A Friend (Call MeF6/C) Call CMe
(CF6/Call MCe) Call Me (Call F6/CMe) CCall Me
(CF6/Call MCe) Call Me (Call F6/CMe)  C​
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FAQ

What are the chords for Lean On Me?

The chords for Lean On Me are: C, Dm, Em, F, G6, G7, C/E, Dm/F, Em/G, G6/E, G7/D, F#

What is the original key of Lean On Me?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Lean On Me?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Lean On Me in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Lean On Me be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Lean On Me on ukulele?

Chord Lean On Me can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Lean On Me?

Lean On Me uses 12 chords: C, Dm, Em, F, G6, G7, C/E, Dm/F, Em/G, G6/E, G7/D, F#

What is the easiest way to play Lean On Me?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Lean On Me released in?

Lean On Me was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Lean On Me?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Lean On Me to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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