R&B · 1972 · beginner

Lean on Me

by Bill Withers
Key of C beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVI
CFGC
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
4
Genre
R&B
Year
1972

Lean on Me Chord Progression Breakdown

Lean on Me (1972) is a beginner r&b song that uses the progression I – IV – V – I (C, F, G, C in C).

Analysis

  • I (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (G) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • I (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

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What is the chord progression for Lean on Me?

Lean on Me by Bill Withers uses the chords C, F, G, C in the key of C.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV – V – I.

What key is Lean on Me in?

Lean on Me by Bill Withers is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, F, G.

Is Lean on Me beginner-friendly?

Yes! Lean on Me is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Lean on Me?

Lean on Me is a r&b song from 1972.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of r&b music.

Can I transpose Lean on Me to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.