Lean on Me – Bill Withers

Lyrics (Key: C)
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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 G7 C
We know that there's always tomorrow

C
Lean on me
F
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 G7 C
Till I'm gonna need somebody to lean on

C F
Please swallow your pride
C. Em G
If I have things you need to borrow
C F
For no one can fill
C. G7 C
Those of your needs that you won't let show
 C
You just call on me brother when you need a hand
C G7 C
We all need somebody to lean on
C
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
C G7 C
We all need somebody to lean on

C
Lean on me
F
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 G7 C
Till I'm gonna need somebody to lean on

C
You just call on me brother

When you need a hand

C G7 C
We all need somebody to lean on
C
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
C G7 C
We all need somebody to lean on

C F C
If there is a load 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
G7 C
If you just call me

Call me
If you need a friend
(Call me)
Call me (call me)
If you need a friend
(Call me)
If you ever need a friend
(Call me)
Call me
(Call me) Call me
(Call me) Call me
(Call me) Call me
(Call me)
If you need a friend
(Call me)
Call me
(Call me) Call me
(Call me) Call me
(Call me) Call me
(Call me)