Now playing

Someone To Lean On

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
Dmaj7 Em7 A7sus4 A7 Dmaj7 Em7 A
[Verse 1]
Dmaj7Caution to the wind and both feet first
Em7Not like someone who's been A7sus4downA7  
Dmaj7Lovely lines but not rehearsed
Em7Someone else sends 'em 'Around
[Chorus 1]
Gmaj7Funny what a A7sus4smile can A7do
Dmaj7Funny what a B7touch can get you through
I found me Em7someone to lean on and I
A7sus4Pray   A7she leans on Dmaj7me    (B7ah)
I found me Em7someone to lean on and I
A7sus4Pray   A7she lean my Dmaj7way
[Instrumental]
Dmaj7 Em7 A7sus4 A7 Dmaj7 Em7 A
[Verse 1]
Dmaj7Smiling everyday, that's a first
Em7Never knew I was ever A7sus4downA7  
Dmaj7Loving eyes can quench your thirst
Em7It's just so nice to have them 'Around
[Chorus 2]
Gmaj7Evening comes, A7sus4stay at A7home now
Dmaj7No more runnin' 'B7round
I found me Em7someone to lean on and I
A7sus4Pray   A7she leans on Dmaj7me
If she B7needs some supportin'
Em7Someone to lean on and I
A7sus4Pray   A7she leans my Dmaj7way
[Instrumental/Sax Solo]
Em7 A7sus4 A7 Dmaj7 Em7 A
[Chorus 1]
Gmaj7Funny what a A7sus4smile can A7do
Dmaj7Funny what a B7touch can get you through
I found me Em7someone to lean on and I
A7sus4Pray   A7she leans on Dmaj7me
If she B7needs some supportin'
Em7Someone to lean on and I
A7sus4Pray   A7she leans my Dmaj7way  (Hey B7hey hey ah)
Em7Someone to lean on and I
A7sus4Pray   A7she leans my Dmaj7way
Fade
Dmaj7Caution to the wind, both feet first
Em7Never knew I was ever A7sus4down,  A7no
Dmaj7Caution to the wind, both feet first
Em7Never knew I was, A7sus4ooh,   A7da da da da da
Dmaj7Oh, both feet first, oh
Em7Never worried 'A7sus4bout itA7  
Dmaj7Never knew I was ever downEm7  A7sus4  A7  

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Someone To Lean On

by Burton Cummings

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dmaj7

Em7

A7sus4

Gmaj7

[Intro]

Dmaj7 Em7 A7sus4 A7 Dmaj7 Em7 A

[Verse 1]

Dmaj7

Caution to the wind and both feet first

Em7 A7sus4 A7

Not like someone who's been down

Dmaj7

Lovely lines but not rehearsed

Em7 A

Someone else sends 'em 'round

[Chorus 1]

Gmaj7 A7sus4 A7

Funny what a smile can do

Dmaj7 B7

Funny what a touch can get you through

Em7

I found me someone to lean on and I

A7sus4 A7 Dmaj7 B7

Pray she leans on me (ah)

Em7

I found me someone to lean on and I

A7sus4 A7 Dmaj7

Pray she lean my way

[Instrumental]

Dmaj7 Em7 A7sus4 A7 Dmaj7 Em7 A

[Verse 1]

Dmaj7

Smiling everyday, that's a first

Em7 A7sus4 A7

Never knew I was ever down

Dmaj7

Loving eyes can quench your thirst

Em7 A

It's just so nice to have them 'round

[Chorus 2]

Gmaj7 A7sus4 A7

Evening comes, stay at home now

Dmaj7 B7

No more runnin' 'round

Em7

I found me someone to lean on and I

A7sus4 A7 Dmaj7

Pray she leans on me

If she needs some supportin'

Em7

Someone to lean on and I

A7sus4 A7 Dmaj7

Pray she leans my way

[Instrumental/Sax Solo]

Em7 A7sus4 A7 Dmaj7 Em7 A

[Chorus 1]

Gmaj7 A7sus4 A7

Funny what a smile can do

Dmaj7 B7

Funny what a touch can get you through

Em7

I found me someone to lean on and I

A7sus4 A7 Dmaj7

Pray she leans on me

If she needs some supportin'

Em7

Someone to lean on and I

A7sus4 A7 Dmaj7 B7

Pray she leans my way (Hey hey hey ah)

Em7

Someone to lean on and I

A7sus4 A7 Dmaj7

Pray she leans my way

Fade

Dmaj7

Caution to the wind, both feet first

Em7 A7sus4 A7

Never knew I was ever down, no

Dmaj7

Caution to the wind, both feet first

Em7 A7sus4 A7

Never knew I was, ooh, da da da da da

Dmaj7

Oh, both feet first, oh

Em7 A7sus4 A7

Never worried 'bout it

Dmaj7 Em7 A7sus4 A7

Never knew I was ever down

About Someone To Lean On Chords by Burton Cummings

Learn how to play Someone To Lean On by Burton Cummings with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Someone To Lean On chords”, “Someone To Lean On guitar chords”, or “Burton Cummings Someone To Lean On chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Someone To Lean On chords and for experienced players who want accurate Someone To Lean On lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dmaj7, Em7, A7sus4, A7, A, Gmaj7.

FAQ — Someone To Lean On by Burton Cummings

How do I play "Someone To Lean On" by Burton Cummings on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Someone To Lean On" by Burton Cummings on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Someone To Lean On" by Burton Cummings free?

Yes. The chords for "Someone To Lean On" by Burton Cummings are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Someone To Lean On" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Someone To Lean On" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Someone To Lean On"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Someone To Lean On" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Someone To Lean On" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Someone To Lean On" by Burton Cummings with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Burton Cummings below.

What key is "Someone To Lean On" in?

The chords for "Someone To Lean On" show the original chord names (including Dmaj7, Em7, A7sus4, A7, A, Gmaj7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.