Written by Bill Withers
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 tomorrowBridge C G C You 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 onC F C Lean on me, when you're not strong and I'll be your friend Em G C F I'll help you carry on for it won't be long C G C 'Til 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 C For no one can fill those of your needs G C That you don't let showBridge C G C You 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 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 (NC) Call me, call me, call meC F C Lean on me, when you're not strong and I'll be your friend Em G C F I'll help you carry on for it won't be long C G C 'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on