Here are the Lean On Me piano chords
Learn to play Lean On Me on piano by following the chord progression.
In this post you can learn the the piano chords for Lean On Me. If you’re a piano beginner looking to learn a classic soul song, “Lean On Me” is a great choice. With just a few chords, you can play this uplifting tune like a pro.
On the page you can find the Lean On Me piano chords. Listen to the song, practise the chords as shown in the sheet music – or chord chart – and then put it all together and play Lean On Me on your own piano and sing along.
If you want to know more about how to play piano with chords read this post: Playing piano chords with both hands. This post will teach you how to get the most out of using both hands when playing piano chords for any song.
Bill Withers released the song “Lean On Me” in 1972. The song became his only #1 hit, and has since gone on to become an evergreen. The song is popular with new piano students as it uses simple chords, yet requires a bit of dexterity to learn. In this article we show you how to play the song on the piano.
Listen to the song here:
Chords and lyrics
Here are the five chords you need to play the song. Most of the song is built on a chord sequence that can be heard in the song’s intro. You will start by learning this intro, as it is also the one that is used in both the verse and the chorus. Interludes and ending are a little different, but are actually a little easier.
Intro
C C Dm Em F
F Em Dm C
C Dm Em Em Dm
C C Dm Em F
F Em Dm C
C Dm Em G7 C
Verse 1
C C Dm Em F
Sometimes in our lives
F Em Dm C
We all have pain
C Dm Em Em Dm
We all have sor-row
C C Dm Em F
But if we are wise
F Em Dm C
We know that there’s
C Dm Em G7 C
Al-ways to—mor-row
Chorus
C C Dm Em F
Lean on me, when you’re not strong
F Em Dm C
And I’ll be your friend
C Dm Em Em Dm
I’ll help you carry on
C C Dm Em F
For it won’t be long
F Em Dm C
‘Til I’m gon—na need
C Dm Em G7 C
Somebo—dy to lean on
Verse 2
Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you won’t let show
Interlude
C G C
You just call on me brother, when you need a hand
C G C
We all need somebody to lean on
C G C
I just might have a problem that you’ll understand
C G C
We all need somebody to lean on
Chorus
Lean on me, when you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend
I’ll help you carry on
For it won’t be long
‘Til I’m gonna need
Somebody to lean on
Interlude
You just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you’ll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
Verse 3
If there is a load you have to bear
That you can’t carry
I’m right up the road
I’ll share your load if you just call me
Ending
C G
(Call me) If you need a friend
C G
(Call me) call me uh huh
C G
(Call me) if you need a friend
C G
(Call me) If you ever need a friend
C G
(Call me) Call me
C G
(Call me) call me
C G
(Call me) call me
C G
(Call me) call me
C G
(Call me) if you need a friend
C G
(Call me) call me
C G
(Call me) call me
C G
(Call me) call me
C G
(Call me) call me
C G
(Call me)