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[Verse 1]
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Some — times in our lives
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we all have pain
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We all have sor–row
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But if we are wise
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We know that there’s
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al-ways to-mor-row
[Chorus]
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Lean on me, when you’re not strong
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And I’ll be your friend
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I’ll help you carry on
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For it won’t be long
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‘Til I’m gonna need
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Somebody to lean on
[Verse 2]
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Please swallow your pride
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If I have things
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you need to borrow
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For no one can fill
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those of your needs
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That you don’t let show
[Chorus]
C C Dm Em F
Lean on me, when you’re not strong
F Em Dm C
And I’ll be your friend
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I’ll help you carry on
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For it won’t be long
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‘Til I’m gonna need
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Somebody to lean on
[Verse 3]
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If there's a load
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you have to bear
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That you can’t carry
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I’m right up the road
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I’ll share your load
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If you just call me
[Bridge]
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So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
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We all need somebody to lean on
C G C
I just might have a problem that you’d understand
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We all need somebody to lean on
[Chorus]
C C Dm Em F
Lean on me, when you’re not strong
F Em Dm C
And I’ll be your friend
C Dm Em Em Dm
I’ll help you carry on
C C Dm Em F
For it won’t be long
F Em Dm C
‘Til I’m gonna need
C Dm Em G7 C
Somebody to lean on