Lean on Me (old)

Performance hints: [Intro (C♯ or D)]

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Sometimes in our lives
We all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow

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

Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill
Those of your needs that you won't let show

[Bridge]
You just call on me brother when you need a hand.
We all need somebody to lean on.
I just might have a problem that you’ll understand.
We all need somebody to lean on.

Chorus

Bridge

If, there is a load
You have to bear, that you can’t carry
I’m right up the road
I’ll share your load if you just call me.
Call me (x7, and extemporize)

Guitar Chords
D – – Em/F#m G – – Em/F#m
D – – Em/F#m A – – – D – Em/F#m G – – Em/F#m
D – – – A – D –
D – – – – – – – – /– – – – A – D – ://

Credits: Bill Withers
Notes: Withers grew up in a small coal-mining town in West Virginia, where neighbors always helped each other. When he lived in L.A., childhood nostalgia inspired his song "Lean On Me."
Teachability: medium
Initial participation:medium