D - A - Bm - D - G - D - A - D
+ instrumental
= verse 1
D G
D A A7
1. Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain, we all have sorrow,
D G
D A D
but,
if we are wise, we know that there's always tomorrow.
D G D A A7
2. Please, swallow your pride, if I have faith you need to borrow,
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D
for,
no one can feel those of your needs that you won't let show.
D
Just call on me brother, if
you need a hand,
D A D
we
all need somebody to lean on.
D
Just might have a problem that
you'll understand,
D A D
we
all need somebody to lean on.
D G
3. Lean on me when you’re not strong,
D A A7
I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on.
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for
it won't be long till I'm gonna need somebody to lean
on.
D
Just call on me brother, if
you need a hand,
D A D
we
all need somebody to lean on.
D
Just might have a problem that
you'll understand,
D A D
we
all need somebody to lean on.
G D
G D G D
G D
Call me (doo
doo doo),
I want you to call me (doo doo
doo).
G D G D
Oh, please call me (doo doo doo),
G D
G A
you
know you gotta call me (doo
doo doo.
D G D A A7
4. You carry that load, you'll have to bear
that you can't carry,
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I'm right up that road, I'll share your load, if you'll just call me.
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5. So, when your not strong, I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry
on.
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for
it won't be long, I'm gonna need somebody to lean on.
+ D - A - Bm - D - G - D - A - D (4x) ...
(orig. = no capo; midi in C)(Mud)