Verse 1:
G                 C                G
Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
             D  D7
We all have sorrow
G              C
But if we are wise
              G              D   D7
We know that there's always tomorrow


Chorus:
      G                      C
Lean on me, when you're not strong
                  G
And I'll be your friend
              D     D7
I'll help you carry on
G   G7           C
For it won't be long
                G
'Til I'm gonna need
             D7  G
Somebody to lean on


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


Verse 3:
If there is a load you have to bear
That you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me


Other:
        G                         C          G
So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
                         D7  G
We all need somebody to lean on
                                  C         G
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
                         D7  G
We all need somebody to lean on