Intro
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Verse 1
C                F
Sometimes in our lives
            C
we all have pain
            G
We all have sorrow
C             F
But if we are wise
             C                G  C  
We know that there's always tomorrow

Chorus
C                          F    
Lean on me when you're not strong
                 C
And I'll be your friend
              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

Verse 2
C                   F
Please swallow your pride
          C
If I have things
            G           
you need to borrow
C              F                         
For no one can fill
              C
those of your needs
               G   C   
That you won't let show

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So 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'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on