Intro: A A Bm C#m D D C#m Bm A - A Bm C#m E A A [Bm C#m] D [C#m Bm] A Sometimes in our lives we all have pain A [Bm C#m] E We all have sorrow A [Bm C#m] D [C#m Bm] A But if we are wise, We know that there's A [Bm C#m] E A always tomorrow CHORUS: A [Bm C#m] D Lean on me, when you're not strong D [C#m Bm] A And I'll be your friend A [Bm [C#m] E I'll help you carry on A D For it won't be long D [C#m Bm] A 'Til I'm gonna need A [Bm C#m] E A 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 don't let show REPEAT CHORUS 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 REPEAT CHORUS A So just call on me brother, when you need a hand A E A We all need somebody to lean on A I just might have a problem that you'd understand A E A We all need somebody to lean on REPEAT CHORUS