"Lean On Me"

(As recorded by Bill Withers)
BILL WITHERS

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

Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be you friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long, that 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 wont't let show

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

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, till I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

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

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, if you need a friend
Call me, if you need a friend
Call me, if you need a friend.

(c) Copyright 1972 by Interior Music, 6430 Sunset Blvd.,
Hollywood, Calif. 90028.

- HIT PARADER, October 1972.

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