Lean On Me - Bill Withers
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1Lean On Me
Words & Music:
Bill Withers
Given are the basic chords. If you wanna sound like Bill, walk up & walk down in the bass between
chords. i.e. A A/B A/C# D or D D/C# D/B A, etc.
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D
A
E
E7
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A
D
A
E7
A
[or can just start with vox]
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D
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E7
Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain, we all have sorrow.
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D
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E7
A
But, if we are wise, we know that there's always tomorrow.
CHORUS:
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D
Lean on me, when you're not strong
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E7
And I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on.
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D
For, it won't be long,
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A
'Til 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 won't let show.
CHORUS:
BRIDGE:
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E
A
So, just call on your brother when you need a hand.
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We all need somebody to lean on.
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I just might have a problem that you'll understand.
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We all need somebody to lean on.
CHORUS:
If there is a load you have to bear that you can' carry.
I'm right up the road, I'll share your load, if you just call me...
[OUTRO: recording repeats & fades out on "Call me...", you can also repeat the
chorus here or go out on the intro chords]
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