Bill Withers - Lean On Me Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to A,D keys to play this song with easier chords.
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
[Opening]
[C]Some times in our [F]lives, we all have [C]pain
We all have [Em]so[G]rrow
[C]But if we are [F]wise we know that [C]there’s always to[G]morrow [C]
[chorus]
[C]Lean on me, when you’re not [F]strong, and I’ll be your [C]friend
I’ll help you [Em]carry [G]on
[C]For it won’t be [F]long, ‘till I’m gonna [C]need
Somebody to [G]lean on [C]
[verse 2]
[C]Please swallow your [F]pride
If I have [C]faith you need to [Em]bo[G]rrow
[C]For noone can [F]fill those of your [C]needs
That you won’t [G]let [C]show
[chorus]
Just [C]call on me [F]bro[C]ther when you need a hand
We all need somebody to [G]lean [C]on
I just might have a [F]pro[C]blem that you’ll understand
We all need somebody to [G]lean [C]on
[chorus]
[C]Lean on me, when you’re not [F]strong, and I’ll be your [C]friend
I’ll help you [Em]carry [G]on
[C]For it won’t be [F]long, ‘till I’m gonna [C]need
Somebody to [G]lean on [C]
[chorus]
Just [C]call on me [F]bro[C]ther when you need a hand
We all need somebody to [G]lean [C]on
I just might have a [F]pro[C]blem that you’ll understand
We all need somebody to [G]lean [C]on
[Closing]
If [C]there is a [F]load you have to [C]bear that you can’t [Em]ca[G]rry
[C]I’m right up the [F]road I’ll share your [C]load if you just [G]call [C]me
[G]Call [C]me [G]call [C]me [G]call [C]me
How to play Lean On Me on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Bill Withers - Lean On Me on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Lean On Me uses these transitions most often: G → C (17), C → F (14), and F → C (14). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - F chord transition.
1. C → F chord transition
To move from C to F;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
2. C → Em chord transition
To move from C to Em;
- While playing C, lift your index finger from B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
3. Em → G chord transition
To move from Em to G;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
4. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
Lean On Me chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Lean On Me.
- Lean On Me includes 67 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Lean On Me contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Lean On Me connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → F: 16%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → C: 25%