Don't Lean On Me
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Capo 1
Intro: G D Fm Bm G D A
Let the ocean take me...
G D Fm Bm G D A Bm
G D Fm Bm G
You've gotta know kid that it ain't easy.
D A Bm G
To take on all of your grieving, yeah you gotta believe me.
D A Bm G
Well don't lean on me 'cause I am falling, please don't fall with me.
D A Bm G
I really need you here, yeah I need you so don't leave.
D A Bm G
And don't count on me 'cause I am drowning, please don't drown with me.
D A Bm A
Just hold me in your heart, let the ocean take me.
G D Fm Bm A
Let the ocean take me
G D A Bm
G D Fm Bm G
And you think I don't read every message that you send?
D A Bm (hold)
You think I turn a blind eye, you think I'm just like them?
G D Fm D G
It breaks my heart, all these stories, brings me to tears all this grief;
D A Bm G
and I feel so fucking helpless when I can't be your relief.
D A Bm G
Well don't lean on me 'cause I am falling, please don't fall with me.
D A Bm G
I really need you here, yeah I need you so don't leave.
D A Bm G
And don't count on me 'cause I am drowning, please don't drown with me.
D A Bm A
Just hold me in your heart, let the ocean take me.
G D Fm Bm A
Let the ocean take me
G D A Bm
G D Fm Bm
There is hope in my eyes, there is hope in these words.
G D A Bm
And there are far too many reasons for you to stay here on this earth.
D A G
Stay with me.
D A Bm G
Well don't lean on me 'cause I am falling, please don't fall with me.
D A Bm G
I really need you here, yeah I need you so don't leave.
D A Bm G
And don't count on me 'cause I am drowning, please don't drown with me.
D A Bm A
Just hold me in your heart, let the ocean take me.
G D Fm Bm A
Let the ocean take me
G D Fm Bm A
Let the ocean take me
G D Fm Bm A D
Let the ocean take me
How to play Don't Lean On Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.