C F
Sometimes in our lives
C
we all have pain
Em G
We all have sorrow
C F
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
And I'll be your friend
Em G
I'll help you carry on
C F
For it won't be long
C
Til I'm gonna need
G C
Somebody to lean on
C F
Please swallow your pride
C
If I have things
Em G
you need to borrow
C F
For no one can fill
C
those of your needs
G C
That you don't let show
C F
If there is a load
C
you have to bear
Em G
That you can't carry
C F
I'm right up the road
C
I'll share your load
G C
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