Guitar chords Lean On Me

Lean On Me, one of Bill Withers most recognized songs, was inspired by his life experience in the coal mining town of Slab Fork, West Virginia. The song stands out for its message of friendship and mutual support during hard times. It was released in 1972 and quickly became a major hit, largely due to its simple lyrics and powerful universal message of solidarity and compassion.

Key:  C
Introduction:  
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Em
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Em
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G9
  
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G7
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Sometimes in our lives
            
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We all have pain
            
Em
 
G
 
We all have sorrow
C
             
F
 
But if we are wise
             
C
                
G7
 
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
            
G7
   
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
               
G7
  
C
 
That you won't let show

        
C
 
So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
       
C
                
G7
   
C
 
We all need somebody to lean on
       
C
 
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
       
C
                
G7
   
C
 
We all need somebody to lean on

          
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
            
G7
   
C
 
Somebody to lean on

        
C
 
So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
       
C
                
G7
   
C
 
We all need somebody to lean on
       
C
 
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
       
C
                
G7
   
C
 
We all need somebody to lean on

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
            
G7
   
C
 
If you just call me (call me)