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Lean On Me chords by
The James Sisters
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Key: Eb major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Sometimes in our lives,
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we all have pain,
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we all have sorrow,
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but if we are wise,
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we know that there's
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always tomorrow.
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Lean on me when you're not strong,
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and I'll be your friend,
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A

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I'll help you carry on.
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For it won't be long till I'm gonna
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need somebody to lean on.
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Please swallow your pride,
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A

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if I have things you need to borrow.
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For no one can feel those of your knees
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that you won't let show.
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Lean on me when you're not strong,
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and I'll be your friend.
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I'll help you carry on,
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for it won't be long till I'm gonna
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need somebody to lean on.

You just call on me, brother,
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when you need a hand.
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We all need somebody to lean on.

I just might have a problem
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that you don't understand.
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We all need somebody to lean on,
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lean on me.
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When you're not strong
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and I'll be your friend,
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I'll help you carry on.
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For it won't be long till I'm gonna
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need somebody to lead on
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If there is a load you have to bear
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that you can carry
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I'm right up the road,
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I'll show you the road if you just call me
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Lean on me, when you're not strong,
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and I'll be your friend,
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I'll have you carry on,
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for it won't be long till I'm gonna
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need somebody to lean on.
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Lean on me, when you're not strong,
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and I'll be your friend,
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I'll help you carry on.
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Oh, it won't be long,
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till I'm gonna need somebody to lean on.
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Lean on me, when you're not strong,
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and I'll be your friend,
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I'll help you carry on.
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Carry on, it won't be long

Till I'm gonna need
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Somebody, somebody, somebody
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • C

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Lean On Me by The James Sisters is Eb major.

The primary chords used in Lean On Me are Eb, Ab, Bb, Db, Cm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Ab, Bb, Db, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Lean On Me is approximately 107 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Lean On Me using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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