Lean On Me
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C F
Sometimes in our lives
C
We all have pain
Em G7
We all have sor-row
C F
But if we are wise
C G7 C
We know that there's always tomor-row
F
Lean on me when you're not strong
C
And I'll be your friend
Em G7
I'll help you carry on
C F
For it won't be long
C
'Til I'm gonna need
G7 C
Somebody to lean on
F
Please swallow your pride
C
If I have things
Em G7
You need to bor-row
C F
For no one can fill
C
Those of your needs
G7 C
That you don't let show
G7 C
So just call on me brother when you need a hand
G7 C
We all need somebody to lean on
G7 C
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
G7 C
We all need somebody to lean on
F
Lean on me when you're not strong
C
And I'll be your friend
Em G7
I'll help you carry on
C F
For it won't be long
C
'Til I'm gonna need
G7 C
Somebody to lean on
G7 C
So just call on me brother when you need a hand
G7 C
We all need somebody to lean on
G7 C
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
G7 C
We all need somebody to lean on
F
If there is a load
C
You have to bear
Em G7
That you can't car-ry
C F
I'm right up the road
C
I'll share your load
G7 C
If you just call me
How to play Lean On Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.