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