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Lean On Me

Bill Withers

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Lean On Me by Bill Withers in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Friendship Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  A A Bm C#m   D D C#m Bm   A A Bm C#m   E6 E7
  A A Bm C#m   D D C#m Bm   A A Bm C#m   E7 A

Verse
SoAmetimes IAn BmOurC#m Lives DWe AllD HC#mave PBmain WAe All A/C#Have Bm/DSorroC#m/Ew       E6/C#      E7/B​
BuAt If WeA ABmre C#mWise  DWe KnDow C#mThatBm ThereA's AlA/C#ways Bm/DTomorC#m/Erow     E7   A​

Hook 1
Lean On Me, When AYou're Not SAtroBmng,C#m And ID'll Be Your FrDieC#mnd  BmI'll AHelp A/C#You CBm/Darry C#m/EOn       E6/C#      E7/B​
FoAr It WAonBm't C#mBe LonDg  'Til ID'mC#m GonBmna NeeAd  SA/C#omeboBm/Ddy ToC#m/E Lean OnE7   A​

Hook 2
PlAease SwalloAw YBmour C#mPride DIf I HaDveC#m ThinBmgs YoAu NeeA/C#d To Bm/DBorroC#m/Ew       E6/C#      E7/B​
FoAr No AOnBme CC#man FillD  Those ODf C#mYourBm NeedAs  That YoA/C#u WonBm/D't LeC#m/Et Show  E7   A​

Bridge
So Just CalAl On Me Brother, When You Need A Hand          A​
We All NeedA Somebody To Lean On           A​
I Just MighAt Have A Problem That You'd Understand     A​
We All NeedA Somebody TC#mo LeaDn D#On   E7      A​

Verse
IfA ThereA IBms AC#m Load DYou HaDve C#mTo BBmear  AThatA/C# You Bm/DCan'tC#m/E Carry   E6/C#      E7/B​
I'Am RigAhtBm Up C#mThe RoaDd  I'll SDhaC#mre YBmour LoAad, A/C#If YoBm/Du JusC#m/Et Call ME7e  A​

Ending (Ad-Lib)
(CD6/Aall MAe) If You Need A Friend (Call MeD6/A) Call AMe
(CD6/Aall MAe) If You Need A Friend (Call Me) D6/AIf YoAu Ever Need A Friend
(CD6/Aall MAe) Call Me (Call D6/AMe) CAall Me
(CD6/Aall MAe) Call Me (Call D6/AMe) CAall Me
(CD6/Aall MAe) If You Need A Friend (Call MeD6/A) Call AMe
(CD6/Aall MAe) Call Me (Call D6/AMe) CAall Me
(CD6/Aall MAe) Call Me (Call D6/AMe)  A​
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Lean On Me?

The chords for Lean On Me are: A, Bm, C#m, D, E6, E7, A/C#, Bm/D, C#m/E, E6/C#, E7/B, D#

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: A, Bm, C#m, D, E6, E7, A/C#, Bm/D, C#m/E, E6/C#, E7/B, D#

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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