Verse 1CF
Sometimes in our lives
C
we all have pain
EmG
We all have sorrow
CF
But if we are wise
CG7C
We know that there's always tomorrow
ChorusCF
Lean on me, when you're not strong
C
And I'll be your friend
EmG
I'll help you carry on
CF
For it won't be long
C
'Til I'm gonna need
G7C
Somebody to lean on
Verse 2CF
Please swallow your pride
C
If I have things
EmG
you need to borrow
CF
For no one can fill
C
those of your needs
G7C
That you don't let show
BridgeCGC
So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
CG7C
We all need somebody to lean on
CGC
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
CG7C
We all need somebody to lean on
ChorusCF
Lean on me, when you're not strong
C
And I'll be your friend
EmG
I'll help you carry on
CF
For it won't be long
C
'Til I'm gonna need
G7C
Somebody to lean on
BridgeCGC
So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
CG7C
We all need somebody to lean on
CGC
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
CG7C
We all need somebody to lean on
Verse 3CF
If there is a load
C
you have to bear
EmG
That you can't carry
CF
I'm right up the road
C
I'll share your load
G7C
If you just call me (call me)
ChorusCF
Lean on me, when you're not strong
C
And I'll be your friend
EmG
I'll help you carry on
CF
For it won't be long
C
'Til I'm gonna need
G7C
Somebody to lean on
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