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Lean On Me

Bill Withers

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Friendship Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  D D Em F#m   G G F#m Em   D D Em F#m   A6 A7
  D D Em F#m   G G F#m Em   D D Em F#m   A7 D

Verse
SoDmetimes IDn EmOurF#m Lives GWe AllG HF#mave PEmain WDe All D/F#Have Em/GSorroF#m/Aw       A6/F#      A7/E​
BuDt If WeD AEmre F#mWise  GWe KnGow F#mThatEm ThereD's AlD/F#ways Em/GTomorF#m/Arow     A7   D​

Hook 1
Lean On Me, When DYou're Not SDtroEmng,F#m And IG'll Be Your FrGieF#mnd  EmI'll DHelp D/F#You CEm/Garry F#m/AOn       A6/F#      A7/E​
FoDr It WDonEm't F#mBe LonGg  'Til IG'mF#m GonEmna NeeDd  SD/F#omeboEm/Gdy ToF#m/A Lean OnA7   D​

Hook 2
PlDease SwalloDw YEmour F#mPride GIf I HaGveF#m ThinEmgs YoDu NeeD/F#d To Em/GBorroF#m/Aw       A6/F#      A7/E​
FoDr No DOnEme CF#man FillG  Those OGf F#mYourEm NeedDs  That YoD/F#u WonEm/G't LeF#m/At Show  A7   D​

Bridge
So Just CalDl On Me Brother, When You Need A Hand          D​
We All NeedD Somebody To Lean On           D​
I Just MighDt Have A Problem That You'd Understand     D​
We All NeedD Somebody TF#mo LeaGn G#On   A7      D​

Verse
IfD ThereD IEms AF#m Load GYou HaGve F#mTo BEmear  DThatD/F# You Em/GCan'tF#m/A Carry   A6/F#      A7/E​
I'Dm RigDhtEm Up F#mThe RoaGd  I'll SGhaF#mre YEmour LoDad, D/F#If YoEm/Gu JusF#m/At Call MA7e  D​

Ending (Ad-Lib)
(CG6/Dall MDe) If You Need A Friend (Call MeG6/D) Call DMe
(CG6/Dall MDe) If You Need A Friend (Call Me) G6/DIf YoDu Ever Need A Friend
(CG6/Dall MDe) Call Me (Call G6/DMe) CDall Me
(CG6/Dall MDe) Call Me (Call G6/DMe) CDall Me
(CG6/Dall MDe) If You Need A Friend (Call MeG6/D) Call DMe
(CG6/Dall MDe) Call Me (Call G6/DMe) CDall Me
(CG6/Dall MDe) Call Me (Call G6/DMe)  D​
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Lean On Me?

The chords for Lean On Me are: D, Em, F#m, G, A6, A7, D/F#, Em/G, F#m/A, A6/F#, A7/E, G#

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: D, Em, F#m, G, A6, A7, D/F#, Em/G, F#m/A, A6/F#, A7/E, G#

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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