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I Need Somebody To Lean On

Elvis Presley

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Need Somebody To Lean On by Elvis Presley in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Pop Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Cm   A#maj7

Verse
I CmNeed Somebody To LeA#maj7an On I NeedCm SoA#maj7mebody   Cm        A#maj7                   Use DenA#7yingD#   D#m​
I'm Close To Cryin' But What C7Good,
F7Tell Me What Good Would My Crying Do             D#​

Verse 2
A#maj7I Need CmSomebody ToA#maj7 Help Me   Cm​
A#maj7Help Me ForgCmet All ThoA#maj7se WorrieA#7s On My Mind And When        D#​
I'm Lonely, If SomD#meone Would Only Want To Be Sweet AnC7d Kind     D#                      A#maj7​

Verse 3
D#Ineed SomebodyFm, Won't ThaD#t Somebody Piease, FmPlease Listen ToD# My PleasFme                 D#          A#maj7​
CmNeed That SomeboA#maj7dy, Won't That Somebody Come RuCmnning To Me    C#                       G7​

Verse 4
A#maj7I Need CmSomebody ToA#maj7 Lean On   Cm​
A#maj7I'm TirCmed Of Being UnA#maj7happy And So Blue If SA#7he Came D#I
Would Hold Her 'Cause I Need ThatD#m Shoulder To Lean On,        A#​
Yes I Really Do I NGmeed CmSomebody
AnD#d Maybe That Somebody Is You Mmmmmmm          A#maj7       Cm   A#maj7​
Also available in: Dm (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Need Somebody To Lean On?

The chords for I Need Somebody To Lean On are: Cm, A#maj7, A#7, D#, D#m, C7, F7, Fm, C#, G7, A#, Gm

What is the original key of I Need Somebody To Lean On?

The original key is Dm.

What is the difficulty of playing I Need Somebody To Lean On?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play I Need Somebody To Lean On in another key?

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

Can I Need Somebody To Lean On be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play I Need Somebody To Lean On on ukulele?

Chord I Need Somebody To Lean On can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Need Somebody To Lean On?

I Need Somebody To Lean On uses 12 chords: Cm, A#maj7, A#7, D#, D#m, C7, F7, Fm, C#, G7, A#, Gm

What is the easiest way to play I Need Somebody To Lean On?

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 I Need Somebody To Lean On released in?

I Need Somebody To Lean On was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Need Somebody To Lean On?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Need Somebody To Lean On 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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