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Lean On Me

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

Instruments
  E E F#m G#m   A A G#m F#m   E E F#m G#m   B6 B7
  E E F#m G#m   A A G#m F#m   E E F#m G#m   B7 E

Verse
SoEmetimes IEn F#mOur G#mLives WAe All AHaG#mve PaF#min We EAll HaE/G#ve SoF#m/Arrow  G#m/B        B6/G#      B7/F#
BuEt If WeE AF#mre WG#mise  WAe KnoAw TG#mhat F#mThere'sE AlwaE/G#ys ToF#m/AmorrowG#m/B        B7   E

Hook 1
Lean On Me, When EYou're Not SEtroF#mng, G#mAnd I'All Be Your FriAenG#md  IF#m'll HeElp YoE/G#u CarF#m/Ary On G#m/B         B6/G#      B7/F#
FoEr It WEonF#m't BG#me LongA  'Til I'Am G#mGonnF#ma Need E SomE/G#ebodyF#m/A To LeG#m/Ban On   B7   E

Hook 2
PlEease SwalloEw YF#mour PG#mride IAf I HavAe G#mThingF#ms You ENeed E/G#To BoF#m/Arrow  G#m/B        B6/G#      B7/F#
FoEr No EOnF#me CaG#mn Fill A Those OfA YG#mour F#mNeeds E That You E/G#Won'tF#m/A Let SG#m/Bhow     B7   E

Bridge
So Just CalEl On Me Brother, When You Need A Hand          E
We All NeedE Somebody To Lean On           E
I Just MighEt Have A Problem That You'd Understand     E
We All NeedE Somebody TG#mo LeaAn A#On   B7      E

Verse
IfE ThereE IF#ms A G#mLoad YAou HavAe TG#mo BeF#mar  ThEat YE/G#ou CaF#m/An't CaG#m/Brry      B6/G#      B7/F#
I'Em RigEhtF#m Up TG#mhe RoadA  I'll ShAarG#me YoF#mur LoadE, IfE/G# You F#m/AJust CG#m/Ball Me  B7   E

Ending (Ad-Lib)
(CA6/Eall MEe) If You Need A Friend (Call MeA6/E) Call EMe
(CA6/Eall MEe) If You Need A Friend (Call Me) A6/EIf YoEu Ever Need A Friend
(CA6/Eall MEe) Call Me (Call A6/EMe) CEall Me
(CA6/Eall MEe) Call Me (Call A6/EMe) CEall Me
(CA6/Eall MEe) If You Need A Friend (Call MeA6/E) Call EMe
(CA6/Eall MEe) Call Me (Call A6/EMe) CEall Me
(CA6/Eall MEe) Call Me (Call A6/EMe)  E
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Lean On Me?

The chords for Lean On Me are: E, F#m, G#m, A, B6, B7, E/G#, F#m/A, G#m/B, B6/G#, B7/F#, A#

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: E, F#m, G#m, A, B6, B7, E/G#, F#m/A, G#m/B, B6/G#, B7/F#, A#

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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