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Lean On Me

Bill Withers

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Friendship Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  G G Am Bm   C C Bm Am   G G Am Bm   D6 D7
  G G Am Bm   C C Bm Am   G G Am Bm   D7 G

Verse
SoGmetimes IGn AmOurBm LivesC We AlCl BmHaveAm PainG We AlG/Bl HaAm/Cve SoBm/Drrow   D6/B     D7/A​
BuGt If WeG AAmre BmWise C We KCnowBm ThAmat TheGre's G/BAlwaAm/Cys ToBm/Dmorrow D7   G​

Hook 1
Lean On Me, When GYou're Not SGtroAmng,Bm And CI'll Be Your FCriBmendAm  I'lGl HelG/Bp YoAm/Cu CarBm/Dry On   D6/B     D7/A​
FoGr It WGonAm't BmBe LoCng  'Til CI'Bmm GAmonna NGeed G/B SomAm/CebodyBm/D To LeaD7n OGn

Hook 2
PlGease SwalloGw YAmour BmPrideC If I HCavBme ThAmings GYou NG/Beed Am/CTo BoBm/Drrow   D6/B     D7/A​
FoGr No GOnAme CBman FilCl  Those COfBm YoAmur NeGeds  That G/BYou Am/CWon'tBm/D Let ShD7ow G​

Bridge
So Just CalGl On Me Brother, When You Need A Hand          G​
We All NeedG Somebody To Lean On           G​
I Just MighGt Have A Problem That You'd Understand     G​
We All NeedG Somebody TBmo LeCanC# On  D7      G​

Verse
IfG ThereG IAms ABm LoadC You HCaveBm ToAm BearG  ThG/Bat YAm/Cou CaBm/Dn't CarrD6/By    D7/A​
I'Gm RigGhtAm Up BmThe RoCad  I'll CShBmareAm Your GLoadG/B, IfAm/C You Bm/DJust CaD7ll GMe

Ending (Ad-Lib)
(CC6/Gall MGe) If You Need A Friend (Call MeC6/G) Call GMe
(CC6/Gall MGe) If You Need A Friend (Call Me) C6/GIf YoGu Ever Need A Friend
(CC6/Gall MGe) Call Me (Call C6/GMe) CGall Me
(CC6/Gall MGe) Call Me (Call C6/GMe) CGall Me
(CC6/Gall MGe) If You Need A Friend (Call MeC6/G) Call GMe
(CC6/Gall MGe) Call Me (Call C6/GMe) CGall Me
(CC6/Gall MGe) Call Me (Call C6/GMe)  G​
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Lean On Me?

The chords for Lean On Me are: G, Am, Bm, C, D6, D7, G/B, Am/C, Bm/D, D6/B, D7/A, C#

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: G, Am, Bm, C, D6, D7, G/B, Am/C, Bm/D, D6/B, D7/A, C#

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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