Lean On Me Uke tab by Bill Withers

4 Chords used in the song: C, F, Em, G

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Year:  2013
Difficulty: 
2.75
(Beginner)
Key: C, AmChords
C C                F F
Sometimes in our lives
C C
we all have pain
Em Em G G
We all have sorrow
C C F F
But if we are wise
C C G G C C
We know that there's always tomorrow


C C F F
Lean on me, when you're not strong
C C
And I'll be your friend
Em Em G G
I'll help you carry on
C C F F
For it won't be long
C C
'Til I'm gonna need
G G C C
Somebody to lean on


C C F F
Please swallow your pride
C C
If I have things
Em Em G G
you need to borrow
C C F F
For no one can fill
C C
those of your needs
G G C C
That you don't let show


C C F F
If there is a load
C C
you have to bear
Em Em G G
That you can't carry
C C F F
I'm right up the road
C C
I'll share your load
G G C C
If you just call me


C C G G C C
So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
C C G G C C
We all need somebody to lean on
C C G G C C
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
C C G G C C
We all need somebody to lean on

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Leannef avatar
flag for AU(ISO2) (Grange)
is it possible to print this song?
15 Mar 2021
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GalaxyGirl15 avatar
I'm a soprano sometimes alto and this song is usually a bit to deep for me so I put a capo on the first fret and now I can sing it
08 Apr 2018
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stiffler125 avatar
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i normally use a down, down up down up pattern which i think is good but also like the other guy said, remove the em and use a g and it sounds alot beter :)
02 Sep 2012
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Asianukegirl avatar
whats a good strum pattern for this?
23 Jul 2012
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to2uk avatar
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I think sounds better if you remove the em and just uses a G instead, but a great tab!
14 Aug 2011
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xxjasminee avatar
Good job!
19 Aug 2009
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About this song: Lean On Me

"Lean on Me" is a hit song written and performed by Bill Withers on the 1972 album Still Bill. It is ranked number 205 on the Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Bill Withers' original version of the song has become a popular inspirational anthem and was his first (and only) Billboard Hot 100 number one single to date. Numerous cover versions have been recorded, and it is one of only nine songs to have hit #1 with versions recorded by two different artists.

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