Lean on me
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C C Dm Em F F Em Dm C C Dm Em Em Dm
sometimes in our lives, we all have pain, we all have sorrow
C C Dm Em F F Em Dm C C Dm Em G C
but if we are wise, we know that there's always tomorrow
C C Dm Em F F Em Dm C C Dm Em Em Dm
lean on me when you're not strong, and I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on
C C Dm Em F F Em Dm C C C Em G C
for it won't be long, til i'm gonna need, somebody to lean on
C C Dm Em F F Em Dm C C Dm Em Em Dm
please swallow your pride, if i have things, you need to borrow
C C Dm Em F F Em Dm C C Dm Em G C
for no one can fill, those of your needs, that you won't let show
C C
you just call on me brother when you need a hand
C C
we all need somebody to lean on
C C
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
C G C
we all need somebody to lean on
C C Dm Em F F Em Dm C C Dm Em Em Dm
lean on me when you're not strong, and I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on
C C Dm Em F F Em Dm C C C Em G C
for it won't be long, til I'm gonna need, somebody to lean on
C C
you just call on me brother when you need a hand
C C
we all need somebody to lean on
C C
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
C G C
we all need somebody to lean on
C C Dm Em F F Em Dm C C Dm Em Em Dm
if there is a load, you have to bear, that you can't carry
C C Dm Em F F Em Dm C C Dm Em G C
I'm right up the road, I'll share your load, if you just call me
Dm C
call me (if you need a friend)
Dm C
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.