Lean On Me (Ver. 2) Chords
by Bill Withers
Lean On Me (Ver. 2) by Bill Withers is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, F, Em and G. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Verse
C F
Sometimes in our lives
C
we all have pain
Em G
We all have sorrow
C F
But if we are wise
C G C
We know that there's always tomorrow
Chorus
C F
Lean on me, when you're not strong
C
And I'll be your friend
Em G
I'll help you carry on
C F
For it won't be long
C
'Til I'm gonna need
G C
Somebody to lean on
Verse
C F
Please swallow your pride
C
If I have things
Em G
you need to borrow
C F
For no one can fill
C
those of your needs
G C
That you don't let show
Chorus
Verse
C F
If there is a load
C
you have to bear
Em G
That you can't carry
C F
I'm right up the road
C
I'll share your load
G C
If you just call me
C G C
So 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'd understand
C G C
We all need somebody to lean on
Chorus