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Lean on Me

by Temptations, Bill Withers, et al

VERSE 1

GGABC

Sometimes in our lives,

CBAG

We all have pain,

GABBA

We all have sorrow.

GGABC

But, if we are wise,

CBAG

We know that theres

GABF#G

Always tomorrow.

CHORUS

E+D+C

Lean on me,

E+E+D+C

When youre not strong.

CBAG

Ill be your freind.

CD+E+E+D+D+

Ill help you carry on.

CE+E+D+C

For, it wont be long,

CBAG

Im gonna need

E+D+CCBC

Somebody to lean on.

VERSE 2

E+E+E+D+C

Please, swallow your pride,

CBAG

If you have things

CD+E+E+D+

You need to borrow.

CE+E+D+C

For, no one can fill

CBAG

All of the needs

CD+E+BC

That you wont let show.

BRIDGE

GACCAAC

You just call on me, brother,

AGGAC

When you need a- hand.

E+D+E+E+D+CCBC

We all need somebody to lean on!

GACCAAC

I just might have a- problem

AGGAC

That youd understand.

E+D+E+E+D+CCBC

We all need somebody to lean on!

REPEAT CHORUS

REPEAT BRIDGE

VERSE 2 TUNE
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.

AG

Call me.

AG

Call me.